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.
SUMMARY
The CNC Programming Lead at Firefly Aerospace is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role works in close contact with Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, and other Engineering teams to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures. This is a working position, in addition to managing (2) onsite and (1) remote programmer.
This role is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park. RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to manage to and use the latest version of Esprit and/or Mastercam software to efficiently generate programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers. Generate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a low volume/ high mix environment. Select tools for machining complex parts in steel, copper, and high nickel alloy materials. Define and adjust speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life in challenging and high stakes applications. Make suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability and CNC program strategy. Design and machine fixture tooling as needed. Meet expectations for productivity and production goals. Provide feedback and ideas for process improvements. Run machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times. QUALIFICATIONS Required High school diploma or GED. 10 years of CNC programming experience using Esprit and Mastercam software. Experience programming 5-axis CNC machines. Ability to read and interpret G-code. Experience with DMG Mori DMU/DMC 5-axis milling centers. Experience with Mazak Integrex machines. Firefly 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 U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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. 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 origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. About the company
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.
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This role is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park. RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to manage to and use the latest version of Esprit and/or Mastercam software to efficiently generate programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers. Generate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a low volume/ high mix environment. Select tools for machining complex parts in steel, copper, and high nickel alloy materials. Define and adjust speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life in challenging and high stakes applications. Make suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability and CNC program strategy. Design and machine fixture tooling as needed. Meet expectations for productivity and production goals. Provide feedback and ideas for process improvements. Run machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times. QUALIFICATIONS Required High school diploma or GED. 10 years of CNC programming experience using Esprit and Mastercam software. Experience programming 5-axis CNC machines. Ability to read and interpret G-code. Experience with DMG Mori DMU/DMC 5-axis milling centers. Experience with Mazak Integrex machines. Firefly 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 U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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. 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 origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. About the company
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.
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