ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end to end space transportation company Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch land and operate in space anywhere anytime Our launch vehicles lunar landers and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond Headquartered in north Austin Texas Firefly is looking for passionate hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space These positions are located at our Manufacturing Plant in Briggs TX just north of Cedar Park SUMMARY The CNC Programmer role at Firefly Aerospace is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations This role works in close concert with Machinists Manufacturing Engineers Design Engineers and other Engineering teams to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures RESPONSIBILITIES Use Mastercam software to quickly generate programs for 34 and 5 axis CNC lathes mills and machining centersGenerate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a high mixlow volume environmentSelect tools for machining complex parts in steel copper and high nickel alloy materialsDefine and adjust speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life in challenging and high stakes applicationsMake suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability and CNC program strategyDesign machine fixture tooling as neededMeet expectations for productivity and production goalsProvide feedback and ideas for process improvementsRun machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times and prevent machine collisionsQUALIFICATIONS Required High school diploma or GED6 10 years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam softwareExperience programming 5 axis CNC machinesDesired Experience using Mastercam softwareExperience with multi axis mill and lathe CNC machinesExperience with Okuma DMG Mori DMUDMC 5 axis milling centersExperience with Mazak Integrex machinesExperience with ERP SoftwareAdditional Requirements Ability to lift 25 lbs unassistedLifting standing climbing bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionMust be available for overtime and weekend hoursFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees including generous health dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles parental leave educational reimbursement short term disability and flexible PTO options To conform to US Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR you must be a US citizen lawful permanent resident of the US protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Firefly Aerospace Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status