NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Job description

NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 21, 2025

Req ID: 42443
Team: K21 TALENT ACQUISITION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

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

Travel Requirement: No

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 is an UNPAID internship through the Hire Vets Now (HVN) SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel.

HVN SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service.

The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.

Newport News Shipbuilding Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with Newport News Shipbuilding.**

**NC Programmer**

Develops and writes programs for numerically controlled machines using engineering specifications and drawings.

Analyzes engineering drawings to define configuration of parts and determine type and sequence of machine operations.

Develops programs for machining parts, tools, or sheet metal on numerically controlled machine tools.

Makes proper cutter selections for each part, taking into consideration such factors as speeds, types of cutters, feeds, and control system limitations.

Selects program routines for the most efficient computer calculation of dimensional and machining requirements for each part.

Tests and modifies existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements.

**Must Have**

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.

Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within final 12 months of military service.

Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

**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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

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Required Skill Profession

Other General