Senior VTL Programmer for Aerospace & Defense

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in South El Monte, CA is seeking a VTL Programmer to develop and optimize machining programs for high-precision aerospace hardware on 3-axis and 5-axis VTL machines.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure part accuracy, tool-life efficiency, and timely delivery, while applying AS9100 procedures and maintaining a safe, organized programming work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience writing VTL programs in a machining environment.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis VTL machines.
• Experience with Catia, Mastercam, or equivalent CAM software, and familiarity with G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Experience operating standard machine shop equipment such as drills, mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
• Knowledge of standard and metric terminology.
• Ability to calculate machining speeds and feeds.
• Familiarity with machine controls, instrumentation, tooling, and machine setup.
• Working knowledge of basic safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve, manage time effectively, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and collaborate with internal customers.
• Understanding of basic Quality Management System (QMS) reporting and record-keeping requirements and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to adapt to applicable changes and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes VTL programs for complex aerospace components across 3-axis and 5-axis machining platforms.
• Creates and modifies machining strategies to improve efficiency, tool life, and part quality.
• Designs holding fixtures and selects cutting tools for supported machining operations.
• Maintains CNC programs to reflect current print and model revisions.
• Integrates programming activities with Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to support workflow.
• Applies AS9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures department processes, safety rules, and company practices are followed.
• Troubleshoots machining or programming issues and communicates actionable solutions to supervisors.
• Manages work to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Supports an organized, safe, and clean programming work environment.

Skills

VTL programming

CAM software

G-code & M-code

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Catia

Mastercam

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in South El Monte, CA is seeking a VTL Programmer to develop and optimize machining programs for high-precision aerospace hardware on 3-axis and 5-axis VTL machines.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure part accuracy, tool-life efficiency, and timely delivery, while applying AS9100 procedures and maintaining a safe, organized programming work environment.