Senior CNC Programmer, 2nd Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Senior CNC Programmer/Machinist, where you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing rocket manufacturing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of high-performance rockets. You will be responsible for programming and operating advanced multi-axis machines, optimizing production processes, and collaborating with a dynamic team. If you are passionate about aerospace innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is your chance to shape the future of space exploration.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Sick Leave Policy

Parental Leave

Annual Learning and Development Stipend

Equity Options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in CNC machining and programming.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to optimize production programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and machine 3D-printed engine parts.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop new machining processes.

Skills

CNC Machining

Programming Multi-Axis Machines

GD&T Knowledge

G-code Editing

CAM Software (Esprit, Mastercam)

Tools

DMG-MORI Machines

Multi-axis Machines

Job description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. Our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The mission of the Engine Manufacturing Department is to deliver high-performing products and innovative manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety, we play a crucial role in building our reusable rocket, Terran-R. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, pioneering and implementing advanced manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately delivering engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to launch. Over the past year, the Engine Manufacturing Team has successfully developed, iterated, and delivered processes and hardware for the first Aeon-R development engines. Now, we are entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-R's inaugural launch to orbit.

About the Role:

Our mission is to change people’s conception of the way rockets are built and flown. As Senior CNC Programmer/Machinist, you will develop the programs, post G-code, and machine a variety of 3D-printed engine parts. You will develop first article programs and optimize them 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.

To succeed, you should thrive in ambiguity and be able to drive your projects to completion. You must have the passion, tenacity, and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to precision-machined hardware. Ideally, you have experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Specifically, we are looking for:

2nd shift: 3pm - 11:30pm

• Experience programming and operating multi-axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn)
• Experience programming and operating DMG-MORI machines (NLX, NTX, DMC FD, and DMU series)
• Ability to optimize programs and post code using Esprit, Mastercam, or similar CAM software

About You:

• 6+ years of experience in CNC machining
• 5+ years of programming experience
• Strong knowledge 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

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience machining 3D-printed parts
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• Experience transitioning parts from first article to production

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

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.