2027 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN ENG - STRUCTURAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision plan choices

On-site health centers

401K

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding offers a 2027 College Summer Intern ENG - Structural & Aerospace Engineering in Pascagoula, MS, beginning mid-May, with the chance to gain hands-on experience in technical roles and potential future full-time employment.

Applicants must be 18+, enrolled in an aerospace engineering program, with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and available to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. Background checks and basic requirements apply, including an adequate email address for communications.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (Mid-May).
• Be enrolled in a degreed program supporting the company’s business requirements (typically Aerospace Engineering).
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (transcripts required).
• Attend a college/university in the fall following the internship.
• Complete a criminal background investigation, physical and hair follicle drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in technical or administrative positions within Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Position may require access to shipyards and work sites, including ladders and varying postures.
• Selection based on bona fide business-related requirements.

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

2027 COLLEGE SUMMER INTERN ENG - STRUCTURAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Req ID: 49745

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. 1. Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (Mid-May)
2. 2. Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements. Typically in the following areas:
   • Aerospace Engineering
3. 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. 4. Attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate program) in the fall following the internship
5. 5. Successfully complete a criminal background investigation, physical and a hair follicle drug screen
6. 6. Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.

**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.

• 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.