DATA DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

On-site health centers

Telemedicine

Wellness resources

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Ingalls Shipbuilding) in Mississippi is seeking a Data Development Technician to support hull fabrication by developing and validating dimensional control and tooling documentation.

You will work from engineering drawings and CAD interfaces to ensure precise alignment and assembly of complex hull structures. Responsibilities include creating Check Sheets, metrology workflows, and erection guidance, coordinating with engineering and production, and verifying

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher with 2 years' relevant experience.
• Associate degree or higher preferred with zero years' experience acceptable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and dimensional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical construction validation documents and dimensional control workflows.
• Produce girthing, alignment, and rotational data from engineering models.
• Provide guidance compliant with shipbuilding standards and process specs.
• Coordinate daily technical tasking and production priorities.
• Interface with engineering, production, and stakeholders to interpret fabrication requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews and approve accuracy control documentation.
• Maintain understanding of fitting, welding, and hull construction methods.

Skills

Mathematics

Geometry

Spatial analysis

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or above

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

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

Lays out, fabricates, and assembles a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Performs measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers or other electronic 3-D instruments. Uses computer aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. The Data Development Technician supports hull fabrication and assembly by generating and maintaining technical documentation required for dimensional validation and accuracy control processes. This role develops engineering grade Check Sheets, dimensional control procedures, girthing and rotational datasets, and erection sequence guidance to ensure compliance with naval construction tolerances and production standards. The technician also performs technical reviews and authorization of documentation produced by other team members prior to release.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop technical construction validation documents, including Check Sheets, dimensional control workflows, and metrology based verification requirements
• Produce girthing, alignment, and rotational data derived from engineering models and design references
• Provide construction and erection guidance compliant with shipbuilding standards, geometry control practices, and process specifications
• Coordinate and update daily technical tasking, production priorities, and documentation schedules
• Interface with engineering, production, and external stakeholders to interpret part fabrication requirements and dimensional tolerances
• Conduct technical reviews, approve accuracy control documentation, and ensure readiness for production release
• Maintain operational understanding of fitting, welding, structural fabrication practices, and hull construction methodologies

Must Have

High School diploma and 2 years of experience

-or-

Associates degree or above and 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

Strong mathematics background, including applied geometry and spatial analysis.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access) for data management and documentation. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam for 2D technical interpretation and markups.3D modeling and design proficiency.Working knowledge of ship lines, coordinate systems, nomenclature, and English/metric measurement standards.Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings, models, and dimensional requirements with minimal supervision.Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.