Robotics CNC Programmer: High-Precision Marine Parts

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop, validate, and optimize programs for robotic or CNC-based equipment in a high‑mix, low‑volume shop. You will analyze drawings, support tooling and documentation, and troubleshoot production issues to ensure repeatable processes.

This role requires strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation, experience with FANUC/OSP controls, and CAD/CAM tools. Flexibility for shifts is expected as the submarine program scales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years programming, setup, or operation of CNC or robotic equipment.
• Experience interpreting mechanical blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with metals used in aerospace components (Inconel, Monel, stainless steels).
• Ability to work on multiple shifts including swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize programs for robotic or CNC-based equipment.
• Analyze drawings and data to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Support creation of setup instructions, tooling specs, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and inspection issues.
• Lead first-article runs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support tooling/fixture design for safe, efficient operations.
• Suggest updates to travelers/router to improve processes.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T interpretation

Path planning

Robotic/CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Machining knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC controls

OSP controls

G-code programming

Robotic programming environments

CAD/CAM (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD)

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop, validate, and optimize programs for robotic or CNC-based equipment in a high‑mix, low‑volume shop. You will analyze drawings, support tooling and documentation, and troubleshoot production issues to ensure repeatable processes.

This role requires strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation, experience with FANUC/OSP controls, and CAD/CAM tools. Flexibility for shifts is expected as the submarine program scales.