CNC MachinistProgrammer
Seattle, OR - USA
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Job Summary
Endurance is building the worlds first modular subsea geothermal power plants converting vast thermal resources under the ocean into gigawatts of baseload power. Backed by Founders Fund Felicis First Round Capital and Point72 Ventures our founding team includes veterans from SpaceX Helion Blue Origin and Apple. We have completed multiple deep-ocean deployments to subsea volcanoes and are launching a long-term demonstration project this fall. By leveraging modular design manufacturing scale efficient drilling and latent cooling on the seafloor we are pioneering a new category of energy that outperforms traditional sources on environmental impact deployment speed and cost.
As a CNC Machinist/Programmer at Endurance Energy you will work alongside mechanical and electrical engineers to program and machine precision parts that make up our subsea geothermal power generators.
You will be responsible for taking parts from released models/drawings to finished hardware writing CNC programs in CAM systems like Mastercam and running them on the floor. You will machine components in Titanium Inconel and other nickel-based alloys to tight tolerances and you will have full control over work holding tool holding cutting tool selection and machining strategy for every part.
You are expected to operate with high ownership on the floor: proving out programs and pushing parts to finished quality without waiting for direction.
This is a critical position where your speed precision and judgment directly impact our ability to hit hardware milestones on aggressive timelines.
Create CNC programs in CAM systems such as Mastercam (or similar) for milling turning and mill-turn work
Machine precision parts in Titanium Inconel and other nickel-based alloys to aerospace-type tolerances
Select work holding tool holding cutting tools and machining strategies
Set up and operate CNC machines including 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn machines
Prove out new programs and refine feeds speeds and strategies to improve cycle time and tool life
Read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T and machining documentation
Perform in-process and final inspection of machined parts using precision measurement tools
Identify and resolve fit-up tolerance and machinability issues in real time
Drive clean organized and repeatable machining processes on the floor
Document setups programs and issues for engineering and QA traceability
Support rapid prototyping and iteration under tight timelines
Collaborate with design and integration engineers to improve part manufacturability
Maintain a safe working environment machines and tooling
5 years of hands-on experience in CNC programming and machining
Extensive experience creating CNC programs in CAM systems like Mastercam or similar
Extensive experience machining Titanium Inconel and other nickel-based alloys
Strong experience in 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn programming and machining (expertise in one area is acceptable; strength in both is ideal)
Proven ability to select work holding tool holding cutting tools and machining strategies independently
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong mechanical intuition and ability to troubleshoot machining issues quickly
High attention to detail and craftsmanship in machining work
Track record of working effectively in fast-paced prototype-driven environments
High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineers
Strong experience in both 5-axis milling and mill-turn programming and machining
Experience developing feeds speeds and tooling libraries for difficult-to-machine alloys
Background in high-pressure high-temperature or thermal systems hardware
Experience in marine subsea aerospace or energy hardware environments
CMM or advanced metrology experience
Light fabrication and manual machining experience (lathe mill drill press)
Experience supporting test operations and building custom fixtures or tooling
Ability to contribute to fixture design and work-holding tooling
As a pre-revenue startup Endurance Energy offers competitive base salaries and generous equity packages for full-time employees. Final base salary will be determined by an array of factors including internal equity job-related knowledge skills and work experience.
A key aspect of our compensation philosophy is that value creation should be aligned with rewards. Right now this means equity is a significant portion of every full-time employees compensation. As the company matures there will be continued evolution and changes to the total rewards and total compensation package. What will always be true is that if we win we win together. Equity is granted to every full-time employee as a meaningful piece of ownership. We believe the people building the company should share directly in the value they create.
In addition to a competitive base salary and equity employees will receive all of our other great benefits and perks including:
Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance coverage
Time Away: Flexible PTO including 12 paid company holidays
Global Fieldwork: Travel to fascinating deployment sites along oceanic ridges in locations like the Pacific Northwest Hawaii Iceland Japan New Zealand and the Azores
Hands-on Experience: Participate in sea trials and deployment operations in partnership with leading oceanographic institutions
Cutting-edge Development: Work with technology that spans high-power electronics marine systems and clean energy
Impactful Work: Help solve one of the worlds most pressing challenges
Dive Certification: Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
Other Perks: Access to the company boat free meals and snacks and the list goes on!
If youre selected for consideration a recruiter will be able to discuss in greater detail.
Required Experience:
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