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CNC Programmer (Starship Components) - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Starship Components Machining
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Hawthorne, CA$45.5/hr - $56/hrFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

CNC Programmer at SpaceX working on Starship components, leading robust machining processes, CAM programming for Okuma machines, and collaborating with engineering to optimize part design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

  • Use CAM to program and generate G-Code for Okuma mill-turn lathes and mills, with a focus on optimizing complex, multi-axis programs
  • Create and refine tooling and process setup sheets for new part introductions, incorporating lessons learned from prior iterations
  • Set-up, prove out, and operate programs on Okuma mill-turn lathes and mills, troubleshooting issues independently to minimize downtime
  • Contribute to the development and utilization of a CAM database for efficient new part programming, including data analysis to improve repeatability
  • Review quality concerns from piece part inspection, lead root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to processes
  • Analyze piece parts for DFM to ensure optimization for manufacturing; collaborate closely with engineering to recommend and implement drawing changes
  • Integrate feedback from engineering and production to rapidly iterate on part processes and designs, mentoring junior programmers on best practices
  • Pursue and share continuous education opportunities; stay up to date on the latest manufacturing technologies and integrate them into team workflows
  • Proactively keep products moving, identify potential production inhibitors early, and propose solutions to management
  • Maintain physical 5S and electronic organization with adherence to shop/SpaceX standards; assist in developing and enforcing standards for broader team adoption
  • Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities, optimize resource allocation, and resolve capacity/scheduling challenges

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • 2+ years of CNC programming experience

Skills

Required:CNC programmingCAM
Nice to have:Okuma controls

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Stock-based incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • disciplinary and miscellaneous discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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