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Numerical Control Programmer

Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2025469746 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 21, 2025
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Vertical Lift Division is seeking an AssociateNumerical Control Programmer to join the NC Programming team in Mesa, Arizona.

NC Programming is part of a larger Production Engineering organization which creates a wide variety of products and services for the Defense/Space, Government Services and Commercial Aircraft business units.  Production Engineering supports the Fabrication, Assembly and Test of the Apache Attack Helicopter as well as a variety of Fighters, Bombers, Transport, Airborne Early Warning, Maritime Patrol, Autonomous and Proprietary Aircraft programs. 

Position Overview:

This NC Programmer will be a part of the high-performing Metallics and Composites Centers of Excellence (COE) in Mesa, AZ. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to provide numerical control, machining, and programming technical expertise on various machine assets within the fabrication center. Our team plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation that directs the operations for a wide spectrum of numerically controlled equipment required to manufacture and inspect parts, tools and assemblies.  NC Programming also develops and integrates new machining techniques and manufacturing methods, processes, and software.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical expertise.

  • Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.

  • Plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation that directs the operations for a wide spectrum of numerically controlled equipment required to manufacture and inspect parts, tools and assemblies.

  • Plans and guides the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods, processes, software and equipment.

  • Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position. Candidates must be US citizen.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 1+ years or more of experience with Numerical Control Programming utilizing Unigraphics NX and Vericut

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Level 2 (Associate): 1+ years of work-related experience with an Associate’s degree OR an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Relevant programming experience utilizing Unigraphics NX, Vericut, CATIA, PC-DMIS and/or CAPPS NC within a CNC machining environment

  • Relevant experience with machine tooling, metrology, and Composite and/or Metallic fabrication/producibility

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 2 (Associate): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range level 2: $67,150 - $90,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 01, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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