# CNC Specialist (NX CAM) - Blades & Vanes at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-22
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8784820002?gh_jid=8784820002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-cnc-specialist-nx-cam-blades-and-vanes/

## About the role

The CNC Specialist role at SpaceX owns programming and process decisions for IGT blades and vanes—not only writing mill toolpaths. This role works with vendors, machinists, programmers, engineering, and operations with a high level of autonomy, critical thinking, and accountability for equipment, consumables, processes, and output.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma/equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience in NX
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
- Travel to vendors for FAT as required
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends if needed

Tags: Materials Engineering - Core