ENGINEER 3

U.S. Citizenship required. Full-time, 1st shift position. Travel required 25%-50% of the time; may include assignments in a different state for up to three months at a time.

About the role

This classification is engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical engineering disciplines. The role involves designing equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests components, equipment, and systems.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.
• Provides technical liaison between the Planning Yard, Naval Supervising Activity (NSA), and Program Management Representative (PMR).
• Provides interpretation of design products and assistance in resolving technical problems.
• Supports the local NSA and PMR during availability work periods with modernization and repair assistance.
• Assists in response to Condition Found Reports.
• Represents the Planning Yard at daily and weekly production reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 5 years of experience, or
• Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 3 years of experience, or
• PhD in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 1 year of experience.
• Working knowledge of planning yard processes.
• Experience with ship modernization, availability, process, and procedure.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Foundations and O&F designs.
• Knowledge of HVAC and pipe designs.
• Engineering experience and knowledge of systems for CG47, LCS, LPD17, LHA, and LHD ship classes.
• Prior experience in support of waterfront production efforts.

About the company

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, Ingalls has designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is simultaneously building four classes of ships and has pioneered the development of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface fleet.

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. The company’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• On-site health centers and telemedicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.