Senior CNC Programmer

Senior CNC Programmer

Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

The Senior CNC Programmer will be located onsite in Penrose, CO with a transition to Pueblo, CO and reports to the Machining and Fabrication Manager. This role is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating advanced multi-axis CNC equipment — including 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes — to produce high-precision components in aerospace-grade materials such as Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel, while driving Voyager Energetics' transition to a new, automation-capable production facility.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Create highly efficient Solid Works CAM programs for complex 5-axis mill and mill-turn operations, including structured text development, toolpath optimization, full machine model verification, collision detection, and cycle time analysis.
• Design and model fixtures, work holding, and production tooling in Solid Works to support precision part production across steel, aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.
• Program, set up, and operate live-tooling lathes with Y-axis capability, executing advanced turning strategies and validating probe routines and multi-axis synchronization prior to production.
• Execute true 5-axis strategies (Unified toolpaths, Blade, Flow) with gouge checking, dynamic material removal simulation, and toolpath optimization to achieve tight tolerances on exotic alloys.
• Develop complete manufacturing processes from drawing to finished high-precision part, troubleshooting and refining programs to ensure first-part success.
• Build and maintain machine models, create custom control files, and simulate complex multi-axis setups to ensure safety and accuracy before any code reaches the shop floor.
• Support the transition to a new aerospace-capable facility, contributing expertise in automation and lights-out manufacturing as capabilities expand.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in CNC machining and programming OR Associate's degree in Machining Technology or related field with 3 years of experience OR 8 years of hands-on CNC machining and programming experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• Expert-level proficiency in Solid Works CAM, including 5-axis milling, mill-turn operations, machine model building, and custom control file development.
• Demonstrated experience machining exotic alloys including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel to tight tolerances.
• Hands-on experience with live-tooling lathes with Y-axis capability and proven ability to program, set up, and operate multi-axis turning centers.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to solve complex machining problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Eligible to pass an FBI/DoD background check and obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, including familiarity with ITAR requirements.
• Familiarity with automation and lights-out manufacturing systems.

Travel, Physical and Government Mandated Requirements

• Minimal travel expected; primarily an onsite role in Penrose/Pueblo, CO.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment
• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS  and successful completion…