ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 1st shift role with up to 25% travel. Relocation assistance is not available.

About the Role

This Engineering Technician position supports the day-to-day execution of additive manufacturing production by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced manufacturing equipment and supporting processes from initial setup through completed part inspection. The role involves hands-on work with metal additive manufacturing systems, post-processing equipment, powder handling, quality inspections, and production documentation to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and technical requirements.

The Engineering Technician collaborates closely with engineering and production personnel to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing processes, maintain equipment readiness, and support the continued development and transition of additive manufacturing processes into repeatable production.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for additive manufacturing (AM) machines, post-processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Manage inventory and waste in the production environment.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization, and model modification potential.
• Work with engineering drawings, understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and create technical reports.
• Ensure quality assurance through:
  • Quality documentation and control plans
  • In-process inspection
  • Dimensional inspection using basic inspection tools, metrology scanning, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
• Drive continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working toward full-scale AM production.
• Support part removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks, including gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling, and manipulating technical data.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (e.g., flow charts, block diagrams, schematics).
• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary data analyses.
• Conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or one of the following equivalents:
  • Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • 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
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and high level of self-motivation.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.

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, including laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines, Wire DED machines, and handling metal powder.
• Knowledge of basic principles of LPBF and other AM technologies.
• Skills in metrology and quality inspection.

Skills

• Operation and maintenance of additive manufacturing equipment
• Post-processing and surface preparation
• Quality assurance and inspection (including CMM and metrology scanning)
• Technical writing and reporting
• Inventory and waste management
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Process improvement and troubleshooting
• Use of personal computers for data analysis and documentation

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $54,000.00 to $68,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With over 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS leads in the integration of advanced technology, manufacturing, and innovation to produce the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, engineers, technologists, scientists, AI/ML experts, logistics professionals, and business administration experts. The company is committed to safety, ethics, and career growth, offering a supportive environment and competitive benefits.