PRECISION MANUFACTURING
FOR THE AEROSPACE

Final Frontier Manufacturing makes precision hard-metal parts for the companies putting rockets and satellites into orbit. We're a small, engineering-led shop in Arvada building for aerospace and defense. We're AS9100D certified and ITAR registered, and our parts are flight-critical.

You'll own setups end to end: prove-out, and standing behind the first part before it reaches inspection. This is a setup role, not an operator role. We trust you to execute the setup, with programming and quality support when you need it. You'll work primarily on either our 5-axis mills or our lathes, depending on your background.

What you'll do

• Own complex setups from raw stock to verified first article: 5-axis (simultaneous and 3+2) on the mill, or live tooling and 2-axis turning on the lathe.
• Build workholding that holds tolerance on thin-wall and difficult geometries (vises, fixtures, chucks, collets, soft jaws, steady rests).
• Make adjustments at the control (offsets, wear comp, minor program tweaks), with programming there to back you up.
• Self-inspect thoroughly so the first piece of every run is in tolerance and ready for First Article before it reaches the quality lab.
• Hold tight GD&T on demanding parts, managing tool wear, thermal growth, and process drift across the run.
• Work with programming and quality to close the loop between program intent and the finished part. Your feedback makes the next job better.
• Assist other machinists with setups and troubleshooting as needed.
• Support up-and-coming talent as they grow into established machinists.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years in CNC setup on either 5-axis milling (simultaneous and 3+2) or a CNC lathe with live tooling.
• Working understanding of GD&T.
• Solid knowledge of materials: aluminum, stainless steels, plastics, and high-temp alloys.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, height and bore gauges, indicators, thread gauges).
• Comfort at the control. Fanuc, Okuma OSP, or Siemens experience is welcome. Time on Okuma, Haas, Mazak, DN Solutions, or Smart machines is a plus, not a requirement.
• Your own tools.
• Must be a U.S. person (ITAR). This is aerospace and defense work.

What you get

• $35–$41 per hour.
• 1st shift, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. Overtime available.
• Health, dental, and vision; 401(k); PTO.
• On-site in Arvada, CO.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

The FFM Manufacturing Engineer Pathways Program is our version of an intentional engineering development program for recent graduates — inspired by world-class operations, tailored to precision aerospace manufacturing.

Over 12 weeks you will rotate through the quality lab, manual and CNC lathe, and CNC mill — programming, setting up, and running real aerospace parts from print to first article inspection. No busywork. Structured, hands-on development on parts that end up on spacecraft.

What you will learn to do

• Program and prove out CNC mill and lathe parts using Mastercam.
• Set up and run parts with increasing independence and complexity each week.
• Perform in-process inspection and submit FAIs to the quality lab.
• Work directly with our engineering and production teams on live aerospace jobs.

What we are looking for

• Recent BSME or equivalent degree graduate.
• Candidates with hands-on CNC, GD&T, and CAM experience will stand out.
• Someone who is drawn to build and assemble things.

What you get

• A structured 12-week program with weekly advance gates.
• A mentor and onboarding buddy from day one.
• A clear path to 5-axis and live tooling work on aerospace and defense components.
• A shop in Arvada, CO — ten minutes from Denver, with the Rockies in your backyard.
• $28–$35 per hour.
• Health and dental. PTO and paid holidays. 401(k) with company match. Safety equipment provided and reimbursed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Final Frontier Manufacturing is a precision-machining startup for space — rockets and satellites — building the factory that builds the parts. Founded in 2023, we've shipped $15M+ of product in three years, and growth is accelerating. You'll join a small team with high talent density as our 5th full-time Manufacturing Engineer, with real impact every day.

If you're coming from a larger company and want to move faster, own outcomes end-to-end, and ship real hardware, this is that opportunity. You'll work across multiple top-tier (confidential) space programs — diverse materials, geometries, and processes — while helping drive the reindustrialization of U.S. manufacturing.

At Final Frontier, manufacturing engineering isn't a support function — it's the engine. You'll architect the processes, automation, and digital systems that define how modern space hardware is made.

What you'll do

• Lead process design for complex, high-value components and assemblies — turning challenging geometry and tight tolerances into stable, repeatable manufacturing strategies.
• Develop process flows, risk-based plans, tooling concepts, and documentation that help the floor move faster.
• Work with the toolroom to design fixtures that minimize setup and maximize repeatability.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to translate engineering intent into scalable workflows.
• Integrate automation and data: push toward lights-out machining, optimize cycle time and tool life, and close the loop with analytics.
• Program and refine CAM (Mastercam or equivalent) for 3- to 5-axis and mill/turn parts — balancing precision, efficiency, and consistency.
• Launch and iterate: prove-outs, setup sheets, and continuous improvement alongside machinists, QA, and the toolroom.

Beyond parts — shape the next phase

Manufacturing here extends well beyond part production. You'll help design the systems, tools, and infrastructure that define our next chapter:

• Expand cobot machine tending on our existing automation (UR / FANUC CRX): gripper and tooling selection, cell layout, changeover, and safety.
• Pilot AI in CAM and process planning: AI-assisted toolpath strategy, template generation, and verification workflows.
• Support our CMMC cybersecurity audit: practical digital traveler, access control, and traceability systems.
• Contribute to a new, larger facility: floor layout, material flow, utilities, metrology labs, tool crib, and automation-cell design — engineered for high-mix throughput.

You'll keep a hand in production launches while leading these platform-level projects — high leverage, high learning, high impact.

What we're looking for

You think in systems, not tasks. You see a design and immediately picture the fixture, the setup, the toolpath, and the inspection plan. You care about rigor but hate bureaucracy, and you'd rather make things happen than wait for decisions.

Proficiency in:

• GD&T and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• CNC programming and CAM (Mastercam)
• Mechanical design and engineering
• Industrial robot programming
• AS9100

You'll run Mastercam, 5+-axis CNC mills (VMC), and 5+-axis CNC lathes.

What you get

• $100,000–$135,000 per year.
• Top-25% compensation and benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); PTO and paid holidays.
• Free hot breakfast and lunch provided daily.
• Modern tools, a collaborative culture, and meaningful impact on hardware that flies.

Top-tier customers are confidential; details shared during the process.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Final Frontier Manufacturing builds precision aerospace hardware for rockets and satellites — and we trust our machinists to be the experts on their machines. We're looking for a skilled 5-axis CNC machinist who takes ownership of their work: someone who sets up, runs, and fully verifies every part before it reaches the inspection lab.

You'll own setup and operation of our DN Solutions (Puma) DVF 5000 and Okuma MU 5000 5-axis trunnion centers — machining high-tolerance components and making sure the first piece of every run is right before it goes to Quality.

What you'll do

• Perform complex setups on 5-axis trunnion machines (DVF 5000 and Okuma MU 5000).
• Machine high-tolerance components with tight control over GD&T requirements.
• Run rigorous self-inspections so the first piece of every run is in tolerance and "Ready for First Article" before it reaches Quality.
• Monitor tool wear, adjust offsets, and maintain machine health for consistency across the production run.
• Work closely with the programming and QC teams to bridge CAD/CAM and the finished physical part.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years in 5-axis milling — simultaneous and 3+2.
• Direct experience on DN Solutions / Puma and Okuma platforms.
• Expert-level proficiency with precision measuring tools — micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and the like.
• Advanced ability to read complex GD&T and technical drawings.
• A "right the first time" mentality, focused on reducing scrap and streamlining the handoff to the QC lab.

What you get

• $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off.
• A clean, climate-controlled shop with top-tier equipment.
• Ownership — we trust our machinists to be the experts on their machines.
• On-site in Arvada, CO.

When you apply, let us know which shift you're applying for and your salary expectations.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Final Frontier Manufacturing is a precision-machining startup for space — rockets and satellites — building the factory that builds the parts. Founded in 2023, we've shipped $15M+ of product in three years, and growth is accelerating. We're looking for a Manufacturing Program Manager to own our orders from PO to shipment and keep every one of them on track.

This role lives or dies on getting things delivered through other people — Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, outside vendors — none of whom report to you. You'll be the single point of accountability for a book of active orders: the person who sees risk before it bites, keeps the customer confident, and pulls the schedule back when a step slips.

What you'll do

• Own a portfolio of active orders end-to-end — from PO review through planning, production, outside processing, and on-time shipment.
• Keep a current, trustworthy picture of where every order stands, and drive the daily moves that keep promise dates intact.
• Spot schedule and procurement risk early — long-lead material, outside processes, bottleneck machines — and start chasing it before it's a problem.
• Manage vendor relationships and hold outside processors to their commitments; build options when a source slips.
• Communicate with customers with candor and confidence — status, tradeoffs, and the occasional hard conversation when a date moves.
• Escalate with judgment: know what to raise, to whom, and when — early, before it becomes a delivery miss.
• Reconcile what was quoted against what can actually be built, and resolve it before it hits the floor.
• Build a repeatable loop — in our ERP and tooling — so the next program manager can pick up cold instead of it all living in your head.

What we're looking for

• A track record of delivering on commitments through influence and follow-through, not positional authority.
• Strong prioritization and communication instincts under pressure — you make the call, put it in writing, and follow up.
• Comfort trusting a system of record over memory and spreadsheets; hands-on experience with an ERP or MES is a plus.
• A technical baseline strong enough to read a routing for risk and interrogate a plan — without pretending to be the engineer.
• Manufacturing, aerospace, or procurement exposure (AS9100 a plus) is welcome, not required. Judgment and ownership matter more.

What you get

• $85,000–$135,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); PTO and paid holidays.
• A role built to be copied — you'll define how we run programs as we add the second and third PM behind you.
• A clean, modern shop in Arvada, CO — ten minutes from Denver, with the Rockies in your backyard.
• Real ownership of deliveries that end up on spacecraft.

When you apply, tell us about a time you were on the hook for a delivery you didn't fully control — what went sideways, and what you did about it.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.