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CNC Programmer III - C Shift

Blue Origin
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Dec 2025

About the role

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

  • Relocation provided
  • Shifts available: Weekend Day shift (Friday-Sunday) 12 hour shifts

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Create NC programs for CNC Mills/Lathes/Multi axis mills and Multi axis lathes/VTLs to ensure engineering requirements are met

  • Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware

  • Develop and manage set-up sheets

  • Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers and machinists

  • Design custom tools and fixtures as needed

  • Provide DFMA feedback

  • Process improvement; both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes

  • Conduct product acceptance within the guidance of the company policy

  • Maintain configuration control on files and job records

  • Safely work within an industrial environment

Qualifications:

  • The Ability to work Weekday Shift (Mon-Thur 5a-3:30p)

  • This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in NC programming

  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

  • Tools fixture design

  • Set-up sheet creation and management

  • Cutter selection and cutter design if needed

  • Feed and speeds calculations

  • Must have stainless steel and aluminum experience

  • DFMA

  • Excellent Communication

  • Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers

  • Individual must be self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates

Desired:

  • MasterCam X8 or higher experience

  • Unigraphics NX experience

  • Nickel based alloys, copper, titanium experience

  • Vericut or other program verification software experience

  • Machinist experience

  • Setup and operate CNC machines


 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $38.19-$53.47

Other site ranges may differ

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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirem

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