Numerical Control Programmer Skillbridge Intern

NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 19, 2025

Req : 42443

Team: K21 TALENT ACQUISITION

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Telework: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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 are 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.