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CNC Programmer

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Manufacturing is key to our work at GE Aerospace. Consistently going above and beyond, our Manufacturing and Logistics teams organize and direct the production of components and assemblies to the highest standards. If you want a hands-on opportunity to advance flight for future generations, this is the team for you!

We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our machining process engineering team. The CNC Programmer will be responsible for creating, modifying, and optimizing CNC programs to ensure efficient and accurate production of parts. This role requires a strong understanding of CNC machinery, programming languages, and machining processes. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

Job Description

Role Overview :

  • Develop and optimize CNC programs for various machining operations per requirements of Machining Process Engineers.

  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to create accurate machine instructions.

  • Set up and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality parts.

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

  • Document and maintain records of programming activities and machine setups.

  • Incorporate guidance as dictated by process owners on cutting tools and toolpath strategy.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 3+ years of CNC programming experience (or a minimum high school diploma/GED with an additional 4+ years of CNC programming experience)

  • 3+ years of experience in NC programming of lathes, mills, 5-axis mill-turn, and turn-mill machining centers for machining aerospace super alloys

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with Siemens NX programming and proficiency with Siemens NX for CAM desired

  • Skills in Renishaw and Siemens probing macros

  • Familiarity with Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, and Okuma machine controls

  • Skills in custom macro programming

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

  • Established project management skills

  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward!

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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