CNC Machinist/Programmer (5-Axis) - Firefly Aerospace

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.

SUMMARY

The Firefly Composites Manufacturing Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, and delivery of the critical structures for the world’s largest liquid fueled all composite rocket and other spacecraft such as our Lunar Lander. You will be responsible for the quality and efficiency of parts that are going to space and to the moon! This role is located at our manufacturing and test site in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use CAM software to quickly generate programs for the 5-axis router table (Thermwood) used in composite shop
• Generate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a high mix/low volume environment
• Select tools for machining complex parts in carbon fiber, foam, aluminum, wood, and other composite materials
• Set-Up machines and prove out CNC programs
• 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
• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
• Maintain product flow and alert management when production is impeded or slowed
• Run machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times and prevent machine collisions

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience using MasterCam, FeatureCam, PowerMill or equivalent software
• 5 years of experience operating 5-axis CNC routers, mills, or similar machine tools
• Strong problem solving abilities
• A strong desire to excel in a high pressure environment with minimal guidance

Desired

• Experience selecting tools and fixtures for cutting composite materials
• 3+ years experience cutting, routing, and trimming carbon fiber composite materials in aerospace applications

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.