Impulse Space
CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)
Boulder, Colorado · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of CNC programming; 4+ years of hands-on 5-axis mill and/or mill-turn programming and machining. Preferred: 4+ years programming turbomachinery.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Develops and optimizes CNC machining programs, operates machining equipment, and improves processes for manufacturing spacecraft and engine components.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC programs, primarily using hyperMILL.
- Machine parts and fixtures, operate automated equipment, and develop on-machine inspection strategies for unattended manufacturing.
- Improve manufacturing processes and part manufacturability, and communicate bottlenecks to management.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns.
- Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes.
Nice to have
- Experience with Hermle 5-axis machines or automation systems with Siemens controllers; turbomachinery programming, including MAX-PAC; or unattended machining and inspection cycles.
- Python programming experience or similar; experience setting up machine shops and evaluating capital purchases.
Pay
$40.00 - $55.00 USD / hour (base salary)
Tools
hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, Mastercam, Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, MAX-PAC
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