Inversion

Inversion

Senior Composite CNC Programmer

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior

Work authorization required$40k-$60kDetected 18 days ago
SparkLogisticsGD&TCAM

About the role

  • We are seeking a skilled Composite CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and support CNC programs for machining composite components and tooling.
  • The ideal candidate has strong experience with CAM software, composite materials, and CNC machining processes, ensuring high-quality, precise, and repeatable production.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify CNC programs for composite parts, molds, and fixtures
  • Optimize machining processes to prevent delamination, fiber pull-out, and part damage
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams
  • Support CNC operators with setup, troubleshooting, and process improvements
  • Conduct first-article inspections and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain documentation for programs, tooling, and machining processes

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a CNC Programmer, preferably with composite materials 3-5 years of experience
  • Proficiency in CAM software Mastercam
  • Strong understanding of composite machining techniques
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models
  • Experience with CNC routers or milling machines
  • Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining best practice
  • Experience with CNC routers or milling machines - 5-axis Haas Control
  • Experience with vacuum fixtures and composite-specific tooling
  • Familiarity with quality standards and inspection processes
  • Experience programming high-speed machining toolpaths
  • Aerospace, automotive, or motorsports manufacturing experience

Compensation

  • $40k-$60k

Company info

  • Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
  • Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.
  • We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
  • Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision.
  • These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
  • Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications.
  • Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space-based defense and logistics.
  • Position Overview:

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U

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