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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Engineer Manufacturing 3) - 27303

HII
Elizabeth City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Mar 2026
💰 $122,000/yr($77,943/yr – $122,000/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 27303 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $77,943.00 - $122,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support operations at a client site in Elizabeth City, NC.  

 

You will oversee the maintenance and operational readiness of equipment, supplies, and software within an advanced rapid prototype fabrication facility.  This role requires strong technical expertise, vendor coordination, and leadership in managing facility operations.  The engineer will also support fabrication activities to ensure customer requirements and schedules are met.  

 

Candidates are required to have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph for consideration.  

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring facility machinery, materials and software systems maintain a state of operational readiness per customer requirements.  You will also assist customer for fabrication efforts to meet schedule requirements.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repair tasks including diagnostic troubleshooting and removal & reinstallation of mechanical assemblies 
  • Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to learn and adapt to a fast paced and continually changing environment 
  • Strong organizational skills digitally and in fabrication facility environments 
  • Knowledge of modern prototyping and production manufacturing methods 
  • Knowledge of workplace safety standards and following government regulations 
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance 

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in maintaining and repairing CNC manufacturing equipment 
  • Demonstrated experience in modern manufacturing methods including: 
    • CNC and manual machining with mills 
    • Lathes 
    • Waterjet and laser 
    • Sheet metal operations using CNC and manual shears and press brakes 
    • 3D printing with FDM & SLS
    • Composite manufacturing with fiberglass and carbon fiber 
    • Welding methods including GMAW-GTAW-FCAW-PAC-OFC-Co2 and Fiber Laser 
  • Understanding the implementation of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems 
  • Ability to develop documentation of SOPs for operation of equipment 
  • Experience working within military environments 

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assist

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