CNC Machinist & Programmer

CNC Machinist & Programmer

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will serve as a hands-on CNC Machinist & Programmer supporting emergent fabrication and machining for Lunar Operations. In this combined role, you will take hardware from engineering intent to finished and inspected parts by reviewing models and drawings, developing machining strategy, creating CAM programs, setting up and running 3-axis and 5-axis mills and CNC turning centers, performing manual machining when needed, and executing final part inspection. You will thrive in a fast-paced development environment where processes are still being built, documentation matters, and flexibility and ownership are critical to delivering flight-relevant hardware.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts: 1st | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
• Locations: Space Coast, FL
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes and turning centers to produce precision parts that meet engineering requirements.
• Create and prove-out Siemens NX CAM programs, including tool selection, workholding approach, and cutting parameters, targeting HAAS equipment when applicable.
• Perform complete job execution from planning through inspection, including setups, setup sheets and tool lists, safe prove-out, offsets and comp adjustments, and documentation for repeatability.
• Execute first-article and development builds, optimizing feeds, speeds, toolpaths, workholding, and sequencing to improve cycle time, surface finish, and dimensional capability.
• Machine and finish components in materials like aluminum, stainless steels, Inconel, and Monel using disciplined tool-life and heat management.
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and bore gages.
• Record inspection results clearly and support CMM and Metrology as required.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues like chatter, tool wear and breakage, workholding distortion, dimensional drift, and surface damage, then implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, organized shop environment and follow safety and quality procedures to protect flight and mission-critical hardware.
• Support manual machining and benchwork like drill and tap, ream, deburr, blend, and fit up when CNC is not the best solution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and provide practical feedback on machinability and inspection approach while maintaining schedule.
• Contribute to building shop capability by standardizing tooling, programming templates, probing strategies, and documentation, and support preventive maintenance and basic machine health checks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED plus relevant technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of combined CNC machining and programming experience producing tight-tolerance hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and run mid-to-high complexity jobs, including datum strategy, work offsets, tool length offsets, and safe prove-out practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5 at a working level.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming concepts and the ability to edit and verify G-code as needed.
• Experience holding tolerances to ±0.001 in or tighter where required, and selecting appropriate inspection methods to verify conformance.
• Proficiency with shop math like trigonometry and basic computer skills like Windows and common documentation tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot process issues and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely work in an industrial and manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HAAS mills and lathes, including best practices for safe prove-out, tool management, and probing.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAM, including multi-axis programming, simulation and verification, and disciplined programming workflow.
• Demonstrated success machining difficult materials like Titanium, Inconel, Monel, and stainless steels, including tool selection, surface integrity awareness, and tool-life management.
• Experience with 5-axis simultaneous machining and complex multi-op workholding like soft jaws, vises, tombstones, and custom fixtures.
• Familiarity with machining simulation tools like Vericut or equivalent, plus probing and on-machine measurement.
• Experience supporting development programs where requirements evolve quickly and the machinist and programmer helps define best-known methods.
• Exposure to related processes like heat treat, EDM, grinding, welding, coatings and plating, and how they influence machining strategy and inspection.
• Trade school certification, A.S. degree in machining or manufacturing technology, or equivalent advanced training.

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability,