Prototype CNC Machinist

Andurils Development Manufacturing team turns ambitious engineering designs into physical hardware that supports the companys mission.

The CNC team is where those designs become real. We machine low-volume high-complexity prototype hardware for some of Andurils highest-priority development programs often taking a part from engineering handoff to finished hardware in a matter of days.

This is not a production shop built around running the same part hundreds of times. You may be machining one of only one or two parts in existence working from a design that is still evolving or collaborating with engineering to solve a manufacturing problem while the hardware is already on the machine.

Our machinists work across modern multi-axis equipment and operate with significant autonomy. The expectation is simple: understand the job protect the hardware solve problems early and keep critical development work moving.

As a Prototype CNC Machinist youll take complex parts from program handoff through finished inspected hardware.

Youll set up and run multi-axis CNC equipment establish tooling and offsets prove out programs inspect critical features troubleshoot issues at the machine and make the adjustments needed to deliver a good part on a demanding timeline.

You wont be isolated from the engineering process. Youll work directly with CNC programmers and engineers when a toolpath needs to change a design creates a manufacturing challenge or the fastest path to usable hardware requires real-time collaboration.

The work rewards machinists who combine speed with judgment. Sometimes the right answer is to move quickly. Sometimes it is to stop verify the setup and protect a one-of-one part before pressing cycle start.

Youll also have the opportunity to expand beyond the machines and processes you already know. A strong machinist here is not defined by one control one machine or one type of part but by the ability to apply strong fundamentals to whatever the next development challenge requires.

If you want to spend your time building new hardware instead of running the same production job this is that kind of shop.

• Own CNC setups from start to finish review the job verify stock install workholding load tooling establish offsets prove out the program machine the part and inspect critical features.
• Run complex multi-axis equipment across 32 5-axis turning live-tool and multitask environments while expanding your capability across the shop.
• Turn drawings and models into hardware by interpreting GD&T datum structures tolerances and critical dimensions to guide setup and inspection decisions.
• Catch problems before they become scrap by reviewing toolpaths monitoring machining conditions identifying risk and adjusting feeds speeds offsets or other machine-side parameters when appropriate.
• Inspect your own work in process using precision metrology tools and verify accessible critical dimensions before removing the part from the machine.
• Solve real-time manufacturing problems involving tooling workholding dimensional variation finish material behavior or machine performance.
• Partner directly with CNC programmers and engineers when a program model or manufacturing approach needs to change.
• Work with urgency without sacrificing quality in a rapid R&D environment where one-off hardware may need to move from design to finished part in as little as a few days.
• Operate with ownership and autonomy by managing your workload seeking out the next priority and contributing wherever the shop needs support.

• 4 years of hands-on CNC machining experience with independent setup and operation responsibility
• 4 years experience setting up and running multi-axis CNC equipment including at minimum 32 machining or comparable complex milling/turning work
• Working knowledge of GD&T blueprint interpretation G/M code tooling offsets feeds and speeds and dimensional inspection
• Ability to independently perform the core CNC workflow: setup prove-out machining troubleshooting and inspection
• Experience using precision inspection tools such as micrometers calipers indicators height gauges bore gauges or pin gauges
• Ability to work effectively in a low-volume high-mix prototype development aerospace defense automotive motorsports or similarly complex machining environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information

• Experience with simultaneous 5-axis mill-turn live-tool or multitask machining
• Experience with Siemens controls or comparable advanced CNC control platforms
• Experience using CAD/CAM viewers or programming tools such as ESPRIT hyperMILL NX CAM Mastercam or similar software
• Experience machining a range of materials including aluminum steel stainless titanium or nickel-based alloys
• Previous experience working directly with engineering or CNC programming teams in a prototype or rapid-development environment

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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