Milling Machine Machinist - R10221506

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Milling Machinist Level 3/4 is looking for a skilled machinist. The shift is Monday–Thursday 4/10s from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

• Program, set up, and operate Haas CNC mills and lathes for precision tooling, fixtures, and production support parts.
• Create and modify Mastercam programs, including complex 2D and 3D toolpaths, using supplied CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Design and build custom fixturing, jigs, and tooling for one‑off or prototype applications to support assembly and flight hardware operations.
• Perform manual machining (mills, lathes, drill press, surface grinders) for tool repair, modifications, or prototype development.
• Read and interpret detailed blueprints, GD&T callouts, and 3D CAD models.
• Select tools, calculate feeds/speeds, and verify machining parameters for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Conduct self‑inspection and first article verification to ensure part compliance before release to Quality.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and quality personnel to refine processes and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain work area organization, documentation, and adherence to 5S and FOD standards.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in Mastercam programming for milling and turning.
• Experience with drawings/solid models.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance per company and/or business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and/or business needs.
• US Citizenship.
• Must be able to lift & carry 50 pounds and stand for 4 hours at a time.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in Mastercam programming for milling and turning.
• Experience with drawings/solid models.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance per company and/or business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and/or business needs.
• 4 years’ experience working in a machine shop.
• US Citizenship.
• Must be able to lift & carry 50 pounds and stand for 4 hours at a time.

• Advanced proficiency in Mastercam programming for milling and turning.
• 4 years’ experience working in a machine shop.
• Strong working knowledge of Haas controls (Next Gen or Classic).
• Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate custom fixtures and tooling.
• Deep understanding of feeds, speeds, cutter geometry, and material behavior.
• Capable of performing setups, first articles, and in‑process inspections independently.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and planning skills.
• Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field.
• Background in aerospace, tooling, or high‑precision prototype manufacturing.
• Experience with 4th/5th‑axis machining, setup documentation, and digital manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, CMM processes, or laser tracker systems.

Fast‑paced, high‑mix, low‑volume environment supporting aerospace tool fabrication and flight hardware assembly. Machinists are trusted to take ownership of their projects and deliver precision results that directly…