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Greenscape

Business Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$80K/yr

We're looking for a Business Developer who thrives on the chase, moves fast, and wins to join out ... After 43+ years, we continue to operate with the same founding principles and values that have led ...

Greenscape

Business Developer

Raleigh, NC

$80K/yr

We're looking for a Business Developer who thrives on the chase, moves fast, and wins to join out ... After 43+ years, we continue to operate with the same founding principles and values that have led ...

Self Help

Application Developer II

Durham, NC · On-site

$82K - $124K/yr

Since our founding, we've constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from ... The Applications Developer II is responsible for providing a high level of quality assurance ...

HBK Engineering, LLC

Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

About Us HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm ... Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate ...

HBK Engineering, LLC

Designer

Cary, NC · On-site +1

About Us HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm ... Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate ...

Self Help

Application Developer II

Durham, NC · On-site

$82K - $124K/yr

Since our founding, we've constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from ... We are seeking an Application Developer to join our Durham, NC team! WHAT You'll DO : Under limited ...

Quanta Services

Designer

Cary, NC · On-site +1

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in ... Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate ...

VHB

Land Development Project Manager

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$89K - $115K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB, a leading firm in Planning, Engineering, and Environmental ... Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported ...

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How much do founding engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for founding engineer in Raleigh, NC is $67,425.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,100.00 and $76,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the biggest challenges a founding engineer typically faces at an early-stage startup?

As a Founding Engineer, you’ll often be tasked with building a product from the ground up while balancing rapid development with long-term technical vision. Resource constraints and evolving product requirements can require creative problem-solving and the ability to prioritize effectively. You’ll work closely with the founding team, making pivotal decisions that shape both technology and culture, so adaptability and a hands-on approach are important. While the environment can be demanding and ambiguous, it also offers unique opportunities to learn, take ownership, and have a major impact on the success of the company.

What is a founding engineer?

A Founding Engineer is one of the first technical hires at a startup, responsible for building the company's core products and setting the foundation for its technology stack. They work closely with the founders, making key architectural decisions, writing production-ready code, and often wearing multiple hats across engineering, product, and strategy. This role requires a mix of deep technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the founding engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Founding Engineer, you need deep expertise in software development, system architecture, and product design, typically backed by experience with startups or building products from scratch. Familiarity with modern programming languages, cloud platforms, and agile tools such as Git, AWS, and Jira is often essential. Exceptional problem-solving, strong ownership mentality, and the ability to communicate clearly in fast-paced, unstructured environments set standout candidates apart. These skills are crucial because Founding Engineers must quickly turn vision into reality, adapt to changing needs, and help establish the technical foundation of a new company.

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Infographic showing various Founding Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,425 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

CNC Programmer - Aerospace & Defense

Costello/April Design, Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$25.75 - $35.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission - come and join us!
SUMMARY:
The CNC Programmer will be responsible for creating and documenting an efficient and accurate CNC machining process to meet internal and customer requirements of precision aluminum thermal components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. This is a critical role within the manufacturing team and requires strict attention to detail as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review customer and internal drawings to fully understand the requirements and tolerances associated with each necessary component to create a proper machining approach.
  • Design all necessary work-holding, fixturing, and custom tooling in Solidworks or Mastercam to support the CNC machining process.
  • Create accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation for all required workholding and fixturing.
  • Create manufacturing drawings for all custom tooling using Solidworks for use by outside tooling vendors.
  • Create efficient and accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation using Mastercam for all CNC operations required to create compliant components.
  • Create probing and macro programs as required.
  • Create in-process (IP) documents for critical features on each CNC operation.
  • Maintain all NC code and associated documentation in the directory.
  • Support Continuous Improvement and cost reduction efforts through the reprogramming of legacy components to improve overall process quality and reduce cycle times.
  • Support CNC Machining during the setup and production process for all required CNC program updates
  • Collaborate with other CNC Programmers to develop best practices and innovative approaches to complex machining challenges.
  • Collaborate with other technical disciplines such as Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to ensure each project is a success.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1 to 3 years CNC Set up experience
  • 3 Years of CNC Milling Programming (Mastercam or Camworks preferred)
  • CNC Milling Programming (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis preferred)
  • CNC Lathe Programming (Preferred)
  • Probing and Macros (Preferred)
  • Solidworks Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Education reimbursement program for professional development
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • Climate-controlled facility
  • Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
  • Complimentary coffee and refreshments
  • Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
  • Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Continuous mental and visual attention is required. Requires constant alertness or activity. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise and aluminum particles. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. The employee is required to wear safety glasses when in the plant.
Conditions in remote locations vary, depending on the job requirements.
ABOUT HEICO:
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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