DATA DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN 3

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a skilled technician to lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and nonstandard jigs and fixtures. You will use CAD tools to design holding devices, set up optical instruments to verify alignment, and coordinate with engineering and production to meet tolerances.

You will monitor quality and prepare documentation for production release. Required is a High School diploma or equivalent with substantial related experience, or an Apprentice/Associate degree with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience or an Apprentice/Associate degree with 3 years related experience.
• Apprentice graduate/Associate's Degree in relevant discipline with related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, and assembles major jigs, fixtures, and tooling to exact tolerances.
• Performs measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers or 3‑D instruments.
• Plans work from drawings or own designs and sets up optical instruments to check alignment and fit.
• Coordinates with engineering, production, and external stakeholders to interpret fabrication requirements.
• Maintains documentation and readiness for production release.
• Ensures quality control using statistical process controls or equivalent methods.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CAD software

Photogrammetry

Total stations

Laser trackers

Job description

Team: 78 Accuracy Control

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

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. 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 or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Engineering Experience Preferred.

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.