Prototype Machinist (Mech Tech H 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 41,686 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Alexandria, VA is looking for a Prototype Machinist to work in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll operate both CNC and traditional machine tools, fabricating parts that shape the future of advanced technology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, proficient in CAD/CAM programming and interpreting technical drawings. HII offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Proficient in CNC tools operation and programming.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Machining components from scratch per print.
• Inspecting parts to confirm specifications.
• Planning, setting up, and running manual CNC machines.

Skills

CNC programming

Conventional lathes and milling machines

Reading engineering drawings

Micrometers and calipers

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Mastercam

CNC tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 29184

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $30.26 - $45.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Mid

Warfare Systems (WS) is a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division, focusing on cyber, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems.

Mission Technologies is a division of HII collecting applications for a future Prototype Machinist role at our Alexandria, VA location. In this hands‑on, fast‑paced role you won’t just fabricate parts—you’ll help shape the future of advanced technology. You’ll work with an impressive mix of CNC and traditional machine tools—from knee mills and lathes to CNC routers, water jets, and lasers. Your creations will range from precision‑milled brackets to custom sheet‑metal enclosures, crafted from aluminum, steel, stainless, and modern plastics.

Every day brings a new challenge. You’ll collaborate directly with engineers, turning concept sketches, verbal ideas, and engineering drawings into real‑world components. Your insights will help refine designs for manufacturability, influence prototype development, and solve unconventional problems involving complex geometries and tight packaging. You’ll also play a key role in keeping the machine shop safe, clean, and operating at peak performance—plus lend support with facilities maintenance and coordination with outside contractors.

You will be responsible for machining components from scratch per print, on time and within budget. You will be required to inspect your own parts to confirm they meet specifications. You will plan, set up, and run manual CNC machines. You will work both independently and as part of our machining team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with High School diploma/GED and/or certification in assigned area preferred
• Proficient with programming, setting up and operating CNC tools. 5‑axis experience is a plus
• Must be experienced using conventional lathes and milling machines
• Must be proficient in the use and reading of various measurement devices including but not limited to rulers and scales, micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Preferred Requirements

• Associate’s degree or other 2‑year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience
• Inspect parts to ensure quality with tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Proficient with Mastercam and/or similar CAM software
• Experienced in reading, interpreting and following blueprints, technical drawings
• Knowledge of safety and quality control steps and procedures

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 lbs). Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods, may require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered and will be addressed by the recruiter during the screening phase.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.