BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Prototype Master Machinist or Machinist/Sub-assembly Fabrication Technician. This role is critical to the development of our combat vehicles, specifically supporting tracked vehicle prototype assembly. The successful candidate will support design engineering through the CNC machining fabrication using CNC mills, Waterjet, Prototrak/Bridgeport manual mills, Lathe, and Brake press machines for prototype components and assemblies. Responsibilities of this job classification include some sub assembly fabrication & tool usage, inspection, test, and field support, as well as the ongoing maintenance and rework of prototype vehicles & parts within the Sterling Heights Prototype Shop. This position requires advanced technical skill in Mastercam programming for Haas VF-11 CNC mill use, prototyping machinery, tool usage, and some maintenance for military ground combat vehicles. Candidates must apply comprehensive machinist fabrication skills (Tool & Die Maker) and mechanical knowledge to ensure all products, processes, and workmanship meet strict technical specifications. The Master Machinist, Machinist or Tool & Die Maker Responsibilities Include: • Programming CNC or Waterjet machines with Master CAM (MUST for Interview) • Paint Booth Experience (Plus for Interview) • Weld experience Aluminum, Steel or Both (Plus for Interview) • Operation of basic fabrication, lathe & milling machines. • Experience with drill presses, band saws, and other standard machine shop equipment. • Systems assembly and integration skills that includes sub-component fabrication, assembly, inspection, test, vehicle maintenance and field support tasks alongside Sterling Heights Prototype shop personnel are part of this job skillset. • Performs layout of vehicle repairs in depth from blueprint reading capability and handbook or technical manual data. • Works from and reads engineering drawings, sketches, samples and understands & executes prototyping language & verbal instructions. • Uses hand tools and hand power tools. Sets up and operates equipment for: shearing, sawing, routing, punching, drilling, forming, rolling and grinding, etc.