Numerical/Principal Numerical Control Program Level 1/2
Quick Summary
Utilize software such as Mastercam, CATIA, or Siemens NX to create toolpaths for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling and mill-turn machines. Designing complete NC programs for complex 3, 4, and 5-axis mills,
Numerical Control Program Level 1: Bachelors degree and 0 year of relevant experience and or; 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience with CAD software (e.g.,
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a CNC Programmer Level 1/2 located in Iuka, MS, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Our Iuka, MS site is in search of CNC Programmer Level 1/2 to join our growing team on either shift A or C Shift . A- Shift 7:00 am to 4:30 pm & C-Shift Friday, Sat & Sunday 7:00am to 7:30pm
The CNC Programmer level 2/3 is a specialized professional responsible for converting complex 3D engineering designs into precise numerical code (G-code/M-code) that drives multi-axis machining centers using CAD/CAM software. In the aerospace industry, this role requires working with carbon fiber composite materials and occasional exotic materials (titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys)
Responsibilities
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Requirements
~2 min readRegulatory Compliance: Familiarity with AS9100 standards and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Associate's degree in a mechanical or machining related curriculum or 6 years of machining and programming experience
Bachelors degree and 0 year of relevant experience and or; 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Gibbs CAM).
Experience with blueprints & GD&T: Expert ability to interpret complex technical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
Experience with foundation in Trigonometry and Geometry for calculating complex cutting paths and angles.
Experience with understanding of G-code, M-code, and post-processing; expertise in machining aerospace composites and alloys (Titanium, Inconel, Aluminum).
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) per company and or business needs.
Bachelors degree and 1year of relevant experience; OR Masters degree with 0 years of experience or; 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Gibbs CAM).
Experience with blueprints & GD&T: Expert ability to interpret complex technical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
Experience with foundation in Trigonometry and Geometry for calculating complex cutting paths and angles.
Experience with understanding of G-code, M-code, and post-processing; expertise in machining aerospace composites and alloys (Titanium, Inconel, Aluminum).
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) per company and or business needs.
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