ENGINEERING DESIGN 4

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, first-shift role located at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi. Relocation assistance is not available, and the position is not eligible for telework or travel.

About the Role

Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.

Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 13 years of experience, or
• Associate’s degree and 11 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience, or
• Master’s degree and 7 years of experience, or
• PhD and 4 years of experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Competent in software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, ARAS, and NavisWorks
• Familiarity with ship specifications and working knowledge of ship mechanical construction
• LHA 8 Design Experience (preferred)

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. With nearly 85 years of experience, Ingalls designs, builds, and maintains 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 and production 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 our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber domains. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Benefits

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

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.