ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Virginia seeks an Engineering Technician II to support metal additive manufacturing processes. This role involves operating 3D printing equipment, quality inspections, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree and relevant experience in manufacturing or production environments. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for technical growth are offered.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

401K savings plan

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced 3D printing equipment and assist with maintenance.
• Conduct quality inspections and part removal.
• Work with engineers to improve production workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Technical writing skills

Metrology skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School/GED and 2 years related experience

Tools

Laser Powder Bed Fusion machines

3D printing equipment

Wire Arc Directed Energy Deposition machines

Job description

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Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This Engineering Technician II role is focused on supporting the hands‑on execution of metal additive manufacturing processes in a production environment. The technician will be responsible for operating advanced 3D printing equipment, conducting part removal, post‑processing, assisting with machine maintenance and improvements, troubleshooting, and quality inspections. Working closely with engineers and senior technicians, this role helps ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations while also contributing to the ramp‑up of new machines and the ongoing improvement of production workflows. The ETII will play an active role in helping us establish procedures and ensuring readiness for sustained full‑scale production. The technician will receive focused training on both Wire Arc Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems and will work toward gaining qualifications to run builds for a range of alloys. This role offers opportunities for continued technical growth and is best suited for someone comfortable in a hands‑on collaborative environment where attention to detail is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or apprenticeship in machining or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, and Wire DED machines.

Tasks

• Day‑to‑day AM machine support, post‑processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Responsible for managing inventory and waste.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.
• Work with engineering drawings, understand GD&T, and create technical reports.
• Responsible for quality assurance including: quality documentation and control plan; in‑process inspection; dimensional inspection with basic tools, metrology scanning and CMM.
• Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process toward full production of AM parts.
• Support removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
• Skills in metrology.
• Knowledge in quality inspection.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability, high self‑motivation.
• Attention to detail.

Must Have

Associate’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

One of the following may be used as equivalent to an Associate’s Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• High School/GED and 2 years of related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.
• High School/GED and 4 years of non‑related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.

Nice to Have

• College diploma or apprenticeship in machining or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, Wire DED machines, and handling metal powder.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑and‑ethics‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job— it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.