Antares
CNC Programmer III
Los Angeles. Posted 23 days ago
The role
This person will lead the development and execution of advanced machining processes for complex components. They will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to drive parts from initial concept through production.
What you will do
- Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes across multiple configurations
- Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs using CAM software
- Determine cutting tool strategies for CNC programs
- Generate and refine post-processed code
- Create setup sheets, tooling lists, and standardized work instructions
- Lead machining process development from first article through full production readiness
- Design and implement lights-out machining strategies
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Identify and implement cycle time reductions, tooling improvements, and cost-saving opportunities
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production or R&D environment
- Strong hands-on experience with multi-axis machining (2-axis, 3-axis, 3+1 rotary, 5-axis, and mill/turn)
- Proficiency with CAM software such as Esprit, or equivalent
- Experience running lights-out production environments
- Demonstrated ability to transition parts from first article to full production
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience creating detailed setup documentation and process instructions
Nice to have
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
- Experience with Fanuc CNC controllers
- Experience in an AS9100 (or similar) machining environment
- Experience in fast-paced R&D or prototype-driven manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with high-precision, tight-tolerance components
- Experience machining high strength metallics, superalloys, and/or graphite
About the company
Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors to make clean energy abundant. The team includes members from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various national laboratories.