2027 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, MS offers a 2027 college summer internship for Electrical Engineering students. The internship provides hands-on experience in engineering and administrative roles and may lead to future full-time opportunities.

Applicants should be prepared for site access on ships in various construction stages and may face physical requirements. All applicants must provide the requested information and meet program requirements, including GPA, enrollment, and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; transcripts will be required.
• Attend a college/university in the fall following the internship.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check, physical and hair follicle drug screen.
• Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.

Responsibilities

• Internships offer experience in technical or administrative positions and potential for future full-time employment.
• Some engineering roles may require access to ships under construction or overhaul, including ladders and varying work sites.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

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2027 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Req ID: 49731

Team: 52 Engineering

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:No

Full-Time, Shift: 1st, Relocation: No relocation assistance available, Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today With more than 11,000 employees, 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, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Ingalls Shipbuilding offers internships which allow students to gain experience in technical or administrative positions and provide the opportunity to possibly gain future full time employment. Some engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may require the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. The recruitment and selection is based on bona fide business-related requirements. **All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program. Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided

• School Name


• Degree Program & Major


• Anticipated Graduation Date


• Current Academic Level (such as Junior, Senior, Grad School)


• Overall GPA - 4.0 scale

Must Have

1. Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (Mid-May)


2. Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements. Typically in the following areas:
   
   
   
   • Electrical Engineering
   
   
   
   


3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Most recent college transcripts will be required and must be uploaded in the system at the time of application)


4. Attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate program) in the fall following the internship


5. Successfully complete a criminal background investigation, physical and a hair follicle drug screen


6. Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.


7. An adequate email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers.

Nice to Have

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.