Anduril Industries
CNC Programmer/Operator
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Operator to program and operate 4 and 5-axis machines for prototype and low-volume aerospace manufacturing, primarily working with composites and advanced materials. You'll manage the complete manufacturing process from blueprint interpretation through quality control, support process innovation, and require U.S. security clearance eligibility.
What you'll do
- Program and operate 4 and 5-axis CNC machines, routers, mills, and lathes using Mastercam or similar CAM software
- Interpret technical blueprints and design models to establish machining parameters
- Design and implement custom fixtures and work-holding solutions for complex parts
- Troubleshoot machining issues in real-time and adjust operations as needed
- Perform in-process and final quality control inspections to meet tight tolerances
- Support development and adoption of advanced manufacturing processes
What they're looking for
- Mastercam or equivalent CAM software programming
- G and M code proficiency
- Multi-axis and 3D machining (4 and 5-axis)
- Fixture design and tool selection
- Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
- CNC machine setup and operation
- Quality control and in-process inspection
- Composite and advanced materials machining
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants for full-time employees
- Top-tier benefits package
- Opportunity to work on defense technology for national security
- Growth potential as Anduril expands manufacturing capabilities
- Hands-on work with advanced aerospace equipment
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience programming 5-axis simultaneous operations in Mastercam and how you optimized tool paths for complex parts.
- Describe a challenging fixture design problem you solved for a difficult prototype—what constraints did you face and how did you innovate?