Sr. Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Programmer

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of CNC machining process for flight hardware, development hardware, and tooling while helping establish our internal machining capability. In this role, you will be responsible for the following: Develop safe, repeatable, and efficient CNC processes for production flight hardware, development hardware, prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and rework. Own CNC programming from manufacturing planning through simulation, prove-out, release, revision, and optimization. Support the launch and continued development of the internal machine shop. Collaborate with machinists, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, production planning, procurement, and external suppliers. Improve machining quality, cycle time, process stability, machine utilization, and unattended production capability. Serve as the technical authority for CNC programming, tooling, workholding, simulation, and machining-process troubleshooting. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Create, verify, release, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam 2026. Develop programs for 3-axis, 3+1, 3+2, simultaneous 5-axis, CNC turning, and live-tool machining. Support programming for Matsuura, Haas, and ProtoTRAK equipment using FANUC and Haas controls. Develop machining processes for aluminum, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, plastics, composites, and other specialty materials. Review CAD models, drawings, specifications, G