Senior CNC Machinist — Precision Prototyping for Security

KBR Careers; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high‑tolerance components. You will interpret blueprints and GD&T specs, work across metals and plastics, and often operate with minimal direction from engineers.

This on-site Maryland role offers $75k–$95k USD annually. Candidates must have interim secret clearance eligibility and 6+ years of senior machinist experience, with Haas VF milling, Haas TL lathe, and Mastercam CAD/CAM familiarity.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience as a senior machinist.
• Interprets complex blueprints and GD&T specifications.
• Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, including mills and lathes.
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.
• Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code and set up machines.

Skills

CNC Machining

Haas VF milling

Haas TL lathe

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Haas VF milling machines

Haas TL lathes

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high‑tolerance components. You will interpret blueprints and GD&T specs, work across metals and plastics, and often operate with minimal direction from engineers.

This on-site Maryland role offers $75k–$95k USD annually. Candidates must have interim secret clearance eligibility and 6+ years of senior machinist experience, with Haas VF milling, Haas TL lathe, and Mastercam CAD/CAM familiarity.