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Senior CNC Programmer
Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 5+ years of CNC programming experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
- Visa sponsorship
- To conform to ITAR, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Programs and optimizes CNC machining processes for precision aerospace components, from prototype development through production.
What you'll do
- Program, set up, prove out, and troubleshoot multi-axis CNC mills and lathes; optimize tooling and machining strategies.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers on DFM, rapid design iterations, and production transitions.
- Support inspections, first-article runs, non-conformance resolution, and manufacturing process improvements.
What they ask for
- Typically 5+ years of CNC programming experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
- Experience programming 5-axis CNC machines and lathe programming; proficiency with Mastercam.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tight-tolerance machining; experience machining aluminum alloys, titanium, and/or nickel-based superalloys.
- Ability to support machine setup and on-the-floor troubleshooting; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in a startup or rapid product development environment; familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality systems.
- Experience with both milling and turning, probing, in-process inspection, or automation; ability to mentor junior programmers or machinists.
Pay
$40.00 - $60.00 USD per hour; hourly rate
Tools
Mastercam, GD&T, AS9100
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