CNC Programmer and Machinist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Sphere Defense scores A on the Alion truth index.
Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are an experienced and highly-motivated CNC Programmer and Machinist that has worked programming and operating CNC machines (mill/turn) for complex, tight tolerance, 5-axis pieces in a variety of aerospace-grade alloys (e.g.: aluminum, steel, titanium).
What you’ll do
Transform CAD files to CAM toolpaths for high-precision, 5-axis milled/turned pieces
Read CAD models and drawings to ensure adherence to required dimensions and specifications
Ensure machined parts correspond to drawings via manual and automated measuring
Version, document and maintain CAM programs within the company library
Program and operate 5-axis mill-turn CNC machines for complex manufacturing of parts in aerospace-grade alloys
Ensure good working order of mill-turn CNC machines, including tolerance checks
Location: Onsite in Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Belgium, with occasional travel to Brussels.
Requirements
Demonstrated experience working with complex and tight tolerance 5-axis machined parts (milled/turned)
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and models, including interpretation of GD&T
Demonstrated experience working with aluminum and steel on milling/turning machines
Experience working with clients in regulated industries such as medical, aerospace, defense
Excellent understanding of CAM processing steps, with proficiency in at least one CAM software package (e.g. Autodesk Fusion, hyperMILL, NX CAM) and using post-processors
Experience working with controllers such as HEIDENHAIN and FANUC
Good command of English, French and/or Dutch is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-performance or hard materials such as titanium and Inconel
Experience with metal bending machines and other kind of machinery (laser welders, waterjet cutters)
Experience working in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
Experience operating within Quality Management Systems
What we offer
Attractive compensation
Year-end bonus eligibility
Mobility Budget
32 days of holidays
Meal vouchers
Private Health insurance
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.