NX CAM 5-Axis CNC Programmer for Airfoils & Blades

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to support the new IGT blades and vanes line. You will primarily program with NX CAM, focusing on 5-axis milling of airfoils, roots, and shrouds on high-temperature superalloys.

You will collaborate with machinists, leads, engineering, and operations to ship quality programs, prove them out, and ramp the line. This is a full-time, on-site role on a project team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming experience in NX, including 5-axis milling (or equivalent CAM with demonstrated ability to ramp on NX 5-axis).
• Exposure to blades, vanes, airfoils, or similar precision components on superalloys.

Responsibilities

• Use NX CAD/CAM to program CNC parts, including 5-axis milling (flank and point milling) for roughing and finishing of airfoils, roots, and shrouds.
• Program or support programs for grinding, sinker EDM, wire EDM, trailing-edge machining, laser drilling, and stem drilling under Specialist/lead guidance.
• Verify NC files (e.g. Vericut), maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets, and work with posts and G-code as needed.
• Apply knowledge of carbide and process-specific tooling/consumables; adjust speeds, feeds, and parameters with guidance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, and offer suggestions on drawing and process changes to improve manufacturability (DFM).
• Design and/or machine simple fixtures, brackets, holders, and rigging as directed.
• Support machine setup, operation, and prove-out across mill, grind, EDM, laser, and related cells.

Skills

NX CAM

5-axis milling

CNC programming

GD&T

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vericut

Post processors

Renishaw probing

CMM/3D scanning

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to support the new IGT blades and vanes line. You will primarily program with NX CAM, focusing on 5-axis milling of airfoils, roots, and shrouds on high-temperature superalloys.

You will collaborate with machinists, leads, engineering, and operations to ship quality programs, prove them out, and ramp the line. This is a full-time, on-site role on a project team.