CNC Programmer

CNC ProgrammerThe CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.ResponsibilitiesThe CNC Programmer will:Deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test developmentWork with various CAM softwares and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidlyProduce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.Manage digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazinesBe knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategiesOffer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturabilityProgram billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwiseDesign and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidlyKeep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encounteredProvide consistent ideas for process improvementsMinimum QualificationsThe CNC Programmer should have:High school diploma or equivalency certificate5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathesAbility to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool librariesDemonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of executionPreferred Skills and ExperienceThe CNC Programmer may also have:Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PACPython programming experience or similarCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.About Impulse SpaceImpulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.