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We’re fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity's presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we’re building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space.\nThe Antares team hails from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, the Department of Energy, MIT, Rigetti Computing, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, and National Laboratories like Idaho, Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, and Savannah River. Antares has raised over $600M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has hundreds of million-dollars on contract with the military services, NASA, and the Department of Energy.\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to lead the development and execution of advanced machining processes for complex components. This role requires deep expertise in multi-axis programming and hands-on operation, along with the ability to support rapid iteration in a fast-paced R&D or flight development environment. The ideal candidate is highly technical, detail-oriented, and capable of driving parts from initial concept through stable, lights-out production.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nProgram, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes across multiple configurations, including 2-axis, 3-axis, 3+1 rotary, full 5-axis, and mill/turn platforms\n\nInterpret engineering drawings, applying GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure part conformity\n\nDevelop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs using CAM software such as Esprit, or similar\n\nDetermine cutting tool strategies for CNC programs\n\nGenerate and refine post-processed code to ensure efficient, safe, and repeatable machining operations\n\nCreate comprehensive setup sheets, tooling lists, and standardized work instructions for repeatable manufacturing\n\nLead machining process development from first article through full production readiness\n\nDesign and implement lights-out machining strategies, ensuring process stability and minimal operator intervention\n\nCollaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturability\n\nIdentify and implement cycle time reductions, tooling improvements, and cost-saving opportunities\n\nSupport rapid prototyping and iterative development in an agile, high-mix/low-volume environment\n\nBasic Qualifications\n5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production or R&D environment\n\nStrong hands-on experience with multi-axis machining (2-axis, 3-axis, 3+1 rotary, 5-axis, and mill/turn)\n\nProficiency with CAM software such as Esprit, or equivalent\n\nExperience running lights-out production environments\n\nDemonstrated ability to transition parts from first article to full production\n\nStrong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis\n\nExperience creating detailed setup documentation and process instructions\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in a startup or agile development environment\n\nExperience with Fanuc CNC controllers\n\nExperience in an AS9100 (or similar) machining environment\n\nExperience in fast-paced R&D or prototype-driven manufacturing environments\n\nFamiliarity with high-precision, tight-tolerance components\n\nExperience machining high strength metallics, superalloys, and/or graphite\n\nKey Competencies\nAdvanced multi-axis machining and programming expertise\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nProcess optimization and continuous improvement mindset\n\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to quality\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\nEffective cross-functional communication and collaboration\n\nLocation\nWe are located in Torrance, CA in a 322,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.\n\nCulture\nAt Antares, we like to specifically tie each role to our founding document’s set of values-here are the top five cultural values we think you should believe at your core to be successful:\nThink in Systems - Energy and Defense are complex ecosystems with numerous stakeholders with competing priorities, conflicting policies, perverse incentives, and emergent and path-dependent properties. First principles thinking alone is insufficient. Think probabilistically and then take action. “If you want to be certain, then you are apt to be obsolete.” Over-optimizing the components often degrades the system\n\nObsess over the End User - The customer and end user are often not the same. We will never build globally competitive commercial products if we lose sight of our end users and their entire interaction with the product life cycle\n\nBe Unconstrained by Convention - Our only limits are the laws of physics. Many, even experts, will say what we are working on is impossible. They said the same about SpaceX reusing rockets. Generationally impactful companies, by definition, must accomplish the seemingly impossible. If it were easy, it would have already been done. Never shy away from a solution because it has never been tried before, and never choose to do something because that's “how it's always been done”\n\nGo Where the Work Is - Never miss a chance to meet a customer, user, or stakeholder face to face, even if that means hopping on a plane. If you can’t make it, find a teammate who can channel your intentions and go in your place. Deep work can be done from anywhere, but we believe teams are built in person, and aim to maximize our time together\n\nOperate in the Grey - Embrace nuance in pursuit of truth. Question every fundamental assumption\n\nEqual Opportunity\nAntares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.\nITAR Requirements\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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