Senior CNC Programmer — 5-Axis Prototyping & Equity

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer to own complex machining projects from programming through QA. You will work on low-volume, high-stakes prototype parts in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

This hands-on role requires expertise with multi-axis machining, 5-axis equipment, and tight tolerances, including GD&T. You will contribute to cutting-edge defense systems while collaborating with an experienced CNC team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming CNC machines using CAM software (Esprit, hyperMill).
• 5+ years of CNC setup and operation experience.
• Strong understanding of G-code and M-code programming.
• Expertise in multi-axis and 3D machining techniques.
• Experience operating 5-axis mills, live tooling lathes, mill-turns, or multi-task machines.
• Proficiency with Fanuc, Siemens, or Brother CNC controls.
• Deep knowledge of machining various materials including alloys, metals, and plastics.
• Experience designing and implementing tooling and fixturing solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to own the full manufacturing process from blueprint to finished part.
• Comfortable working in R&D prototype and short-run production environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical blueprints, CAD models, and engineering drawings to plan machining processes.
• Program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines (including 5-axis equipment).
• Design and implement custom work-holding solutions and fixtures to meet unique project requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining issues in real time and make process adjustments to ensure part quality.
• Conduct in-process and final quality inspections to verify parts meet stringent specifications.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

G-code/M-code

Multi-axis CAM

Quality inspection

Tooling/fixturing

GD&T

Blueprints/ drawings

Tools

Esprit

hyperMill

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Brother controls

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer to own complex machining projects from programming through QA. You will work on low-volume, high-stakes prototype parts in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

This hands-on role requires expertise with multi-axis machining, 5-axis equipment, and tight tolerances, including GD&T. You will contribute to cutting-edge defense systems while collaborating with an experienced CNC team.