Senior CNC Programmer Long Beach, California

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

An aerospace company in Long Beach is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for 3D-printed engine parts. The role requires 7+ years of experience in CNC programming, proficiency in operating multi-axis machines, and effective collaboration with engineers. Key responsibilities include optimizing G-code for production and transitioning parts to production. Competitive compensation and benefits offered, highlighting commitment to employee development and diversity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Ability to program and operate multi-axis high-precision machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs, post G-code, and machine 3D-printed engine parts.
• Optimize production programs and tooling in collaboration with engineers.
• Transition parts from first article to production.

Skills

CNC programming

Operating multi-axis machines

Experience with CAM software

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Esprit

Mastercam

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The engine manufacturing department's mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately building engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch. Our team's highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, building and testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way.

About the Role

As CNC Programmer, you will develop the programs, post G-code, and machine a variety of 3d-printed engine parts. You will develop first article programs andoptimizethem into production programs. You must be able to write a manufacturing plan, develop your own tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop new machining processes.

In order tobe successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and is able to drive their own projects to completion. You must have the passion, tenacity and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to precision-machined hardware.Ideally, you are someone who has come from a fast paced, aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary groups.

Key Responsibilities

More specifically, we are looking for:

• Someone who can program and operate multi axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn)
• Someone with experience programming and operating DMG-MORI machines (NLX, NTX, DMC FD, and DMU series)
• Someone who can optimize programs and post code using Esprit, Mastercam or similar CAM software
• Someone who has run lights-out production before

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC programming experience
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Ability to program and operate multi-axis high-precision machines (5-axis, 3 axis, lathe, mill/turn)
• Ability to manually edit G-code paths/settings to optimize production programs
• Experience creating detailed set up instructions
• Experience transitioning parts from first article to production

Nice to Haves

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience machining 3D-printed parts
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• Experience working in fast-paced, R&D environment

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range

$43 - $56 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.