Sr. CNC Programmer Engineering Specialist

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading aerospace company, you’ll have the chance to influence the manufacturing of the next generation of rockets. The role involves optimizing CNC processes, ensuring compliance, and designing tooling. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the landscape of aerospace technology as we prepare for humanity’s future on Mars.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years CNC Machining experience required.
• 3D & 2D design skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred).
• Experience programming large multi-axis lathes and mills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and develop manufacturing processes to achieve AS9100D compliance.
• Design tooling and fixtures for machining components.
• Create & manage CNC programming code.

Skills

CNC Programming

3D & 2D Design/Drafting

Subtractive Manufacturing Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry

Tools

NX CAM Software

Fanuc Controller

Siemens Controller

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. While 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 Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

About the Role:

• Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining to bring the department into AS9100D compliance
• Recommend, purchase, and coordinate implementation of new machines including installation, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance.
• Produce reports, procedures, and manuals to document results to mature development processes for production
• Prepare/Manage document packages for machining/fabrication (e.g. machining layouts, machine programs and equipment setup/operation procedures). Review drawings for manufacturability and create/manage manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications.
• Design tooling and fixtures required for machining components.
• Create & Manage CNC programming code, utilization, and storage.

About You:

• Minimum 8 Years of progressive and related CNC Machining experience required
• 3D & 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
• Knowledge of subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals as well as e xperience programming large multi-axis lathes and mills
• Experience with CNC programming using NX CAM software, Fanuc, Siemens controller and b asic knowledge of GD&T.
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Nice to haves but not required:

• Knowledge of basic geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
• Experience writing routine correspondence
• Experience adapting to new technologies, troubleshooting technological problems, using technology to increase productivity, and keeping technical skills up to date
• Experience looking for ways to improve/promote quality and demonstrating accuracy/thoroughness. Ability to take ownership of entire manufacturing process from start to finish

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: $130,000 — $166,000 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.