CNC Programmer/Machinist - R

  • Amentum Space Exploration Division
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • 09/21/2026
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Job Description

Grow With Us Your growth matters to usthats why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. A Place Where You Belong At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Support Your Well-Being Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home. Position Description: The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) CNC Programmer/Machinist will program and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce materials test specimens and test fixtures to support the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle. The machinist will also perform manual machining operations as necessary to support the needs of the laboratory. Work will take place at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Position responsibilities include: Convert Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings to numerically controlled machine code using programs such as SURFCAM. Manufacture primarily metal parts using computer numerically controlled (CNC) and manual machining techniques. Manufacture metal parts using wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and plunge EDM. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Operate cranes and rig loads. Operate forklifts. Qualifications: Typically, educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an associate degree or equivalent at least 6 years of experience. The selected candidate must possess demonstrated experience using: Computer Aided Machining (CAM) programs such as SURFCAM. CAM mills and lathes. Manual mills, lathes, saws and shears. Desired experience: Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as Solid Edge. DMG Mori Seiki machining equipment such as mills, lathes and/or turning centers. Haas VF-series mills. Mitsubishi Wire EDM Mitsubishi Plunge EDM. Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! To review career opportunities and to submit your resume for Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL, visit (link removed) aseddotspace Select Career Opportunities to reach ASED jobs o Search & choose Job by title o Upload your resume to apply online o Sign-in / Register your profile / Set up Job Alerts