THE WHAT
You will be responsible for programming, setting up and operating our CNC milling machines, supporting the manufacturing of fixtures and COPVs. At our sites in Garching and Taufkirchen, you will troubleshoot issues, optimize manufacturing processes and contribute your expertise to both serial production and prototyping.
You will take ownership of technical improvements and support the onboarding and development of our machine operators.
THE WHY
Our COPVs and the fixtures used to manufacture them require the highest levels of precision and reliable manufacturing processes. With your CNC expertise, you will ensure that components meet the required quality standards and that our production remains efficient, repeatable and scalable.
YOUR IMPACT
You combine in-depth CNC expertise with a pragmatic production mindset. You ensure stable machining processes, high-quality components and continuous improvements in manufacturing.
Your tasks in detail and by priority
You operate CNC machines and analyze and resolve issues with machines and manufacturing processes in Garching and Taufkirchen.
→ Accountability: Take ownership of reliable machines and stable manufacturing processes.
You program CNC milling machines and support the production of components for fixtures and COPVs. You apply your knowledge of hyperMILL and/or Mastercam.
→ High Performance: Deliver precise components and reliable manufacturing results.
You identify opportunities for improvement and further develop robust, efficient CNC manufacturing processes for serial production and prototyping.
→ Playfulness: Find pragmatic solutions to technical challenges and improve existing workflows.
You train machine operators to manufacture new products and components and share your technical expertise. Depending on your experience, you may also contribute technical or disciplinary leadership skills.
→ Togetherness: Share your expertise and strengthen the team's technical capabilities.
You work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure that components meet the high manufacturing standards required for space applications.
→ Candor: Address deviations openly and promote a consistent focus on quality.
CNC Technician (m/f/d) – Milling & Manufacturing Process Optimization
Garching
Full-time
Permanent employee
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
YOUR PROFILE
- Completed technical training or further qualification in CNC machining, for example as a CNC machinist, or an equivalent qualification
- At least five years of experience programming and operating CNC machines, particularly CNC milling machines
- Strong CNC programming skills using hyperMILL and/or Mastercam
- Experience establishing reliable CNC manufacturing processes
- German and English skills at B1 level or above
- Willingness to work fully on-site at our locations in Garching and Taufkirchen
- Experience with DMG MORI machines
- Knowledge of machining aluminium and stainless steel alloys
- Experience with Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
- Experience with turning in addition to milling
WHAT WE OFFER
- Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card
- Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
- High level of autonomy & real impact: You own a critical seam in the business — between what we sell and what we build
- Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
- Stunning views: Rooftop terrace with views of the Alps in Taufkirchen, or indoor garden in Garching-Hochbrück
- Growth opportunities: Work on technically demanding projects with real stakes
- We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings — we celebrate success together
About us
Blackwave designs, manufactures and ships flight-qualified, commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwave's mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.
More information at Blackwave.com and the procurement platform COPV.com.