We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
What You’ll Do
- Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, multi‑axis machines, grinders, EDM, and manual equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime
- Read and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and advanced GD&T
- Perform complex offsets, tool compensation, and program adjustments to maintain tight tolerances
- Manufacture precision components to tolerances of .0001" or better with minimal supervision
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and material issues and implement corrective actions
- Recommend and execute process, tooling, and programming improvements
- Partner with Tool Design to develop fixtures, jigs, and custom tooling
- Conduct in‑process and final inspections using precision measurement equipment
- Share knowledge and best practices to support team development
- Adhere to safety, quality, and 5S workplace standards
Required Qualifications
- AA/AS degree or equivalent technical training with 8+ years of relevant machining experience
- Advanced expertise in CNC and manual machining and programming
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement
- Ability to work independently and resolve complex technical problems
- High mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
- Machining certifications or advanced technical education
- Tool and die or specialized machining background
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Skills Required
- AA/AS degree or equivalent technical training
- 8+ years of relevant machining experience
- Advanced expertise in CNC and manual machining and programming
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement
- Ability to work independently and resolve complex technical problems
- High mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
What We Do
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company that provides innovative solutions for engineering, IT, and product development projects across the product life cycle. For decades, ALTEN Technology USA has been helping clients develop products that are changing the world, whether by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set new standards of care or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. The company provides support across industries including aerospace, defense, MedTech and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, energy and environment, rail, and more.
Why Work With Us
Potential clients in the industries we serve, Professionals in the Industries, and Potential employees within New Product Development, Engineering Services, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
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