Senior CNC Programmer for Hypersonics & Defense

Karman Space & Defense; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability — short & long-term

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Utah is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, program, and optimize machining processes for high-precision components. You will design 3-, 4-, and 5-axis strategies, own projects from concept to production release, and troubleshoot on the shop floor while collaborating with quality and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years Mastercam programming, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read CMM data.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of tooling, materials, and machining methods.
• Five or more years of hands-on Mastercam programming experience.
• Solid print reading skills and understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpret CMM reports and verify data using traditional measuring tools.
• Ability to work directly on the shop floor to diagnose and resolve machining issues.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of file and data management.
• Associate degree or higher in a manufacturing-related field.
• Ability to read and write G and M code.

Responsibilities

• Develops and programs machining processes for complex components using Mastercam.
• Designs machining strategies and fixtures for three-, four-, and five-axis CNC machines.
• Owns assigned projects from concept through production release and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoots machining, tooling, and quality issues directly on the shop floor.
• Supports and improves legacy part programs and existing production processes.
• Collaborates with Quality to interpret CMM reports, dimensional data, and inspection results.
• Uses precision measuring tools to validate setups, processes, and corrective actions.
• Provides manufacturability feedback to engineering teams and customers.
• Mentors machinists, operators, and other programmers.
• Assists in standardizing best practices for programming, setups, and documentation.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to machining and CAM workflows.

Skills

Mastercam programming

GD&T

CMM interpretation

Shop floor troubleshooting

File & data management

Education

Associate degree or higher (manufacturing)

Tools

Mastercam

G-code

M-code

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Utah is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, program, and optimize machining processes for high-precision components. You will design 3-, 4-, and 5-axis strategies, own projects from concept to production release, and troubleshoot on the shop floor while collaborating with quality and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years Mastercam programming, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read CMM data.