CNC Machine Programmer - New Glenn Engines

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are seeking a CNC Machine Programmers (levels 2, 3 and 4) to join Blue Origin's Engines team. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Specifically, this job posting supports multiple openings on the team machining components for our BE-3U engines. These engines support the upper stage of the New Glenn Rocket, delivering payloads into Earth orbit. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and machinists, and program unique rocket engine components in NX Cam and Master Cam.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in NC Programming - NX or MasterCam highly preferred
Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Tools fixture design
Set-up sheet creation
Determining initial feeds and speeds
Cutter selection and when needed cutter design
Design for manufacture experience
Excellent Communication
Must have experience programming machines for nickel-based alloys and aluminum jobs
Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers
Individual must be self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

MasterCam X8 or higher experience preferred
Siemens NX Programming
Nickel based alloys, copper, Ti experience
Vericut or other program verification software experience
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
CMM/CAPPSNC programming/operation