Senior CNC Programmer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Hawthorne, California facility, United States

Salary: $44–$63 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and launch systems to support a continuous human presence in space, including the Haven Station and E-2 liquid rocket engine program.

What you will do

• Program turning centers in Mastercam to machine E-2 engine parts and production tooling.
• Design, develop, manufacture, inspect, maintain, and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, molds, and related equipment.
• Select suitable tool-construction materials based on strength, durability, and manufacturing compatibility.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and tolerances.
• Collaborate with design engineers, production managers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Document tool designs, modifications, maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements while following safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 6+ years of experience in a related machining role.
• 3+ years of CAM experience with mill-turn operations, including lathe Y-axis machining.
• Experience with Mastercam for turning centers.
• Ability to work onsite in Hawthorne and support overtime or weekends for critical mission milestones.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing under U.S. export control requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with Fanuc controllers and Doosan, DNM, or Puma turning centers.
• Experience machining aerospace materials such as Inconel 718, SS304, SS316, and AL7075.
• Experience fixturing and turning metal additive-manufacturing parts.
• Strong GD&T skills and experience creating or reviewing drawings.
• Experience operating lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM machines.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position supporting a high-performance liquid rocket engine program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Company equity and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts.
• Safe, collaborative, and mission-focused manufacturing environment.