Electrician Test Specialist: High-Voltage Ship Power

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is seeking an Electrician Test Specialist to ensure shipboard electrical systems perform as designed during construction. You will verify circuits, troubleshoot power distribution, and test high‑voltage equipment to keep vessels safe and mission‑ready.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in marine electrical testing, the ability to read marine drawings, and hands‑on experience with test equipment and schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in marine/shipyard/industrial electrical field.
• Ability to read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and safe testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Test, verify, and troubleshoot shipboard electrical systems across construction phases.
• Perform wiring continuity verification and functional testing of power and lighting systems.
• Operate electrical test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, power analyzers and megohmmeters.
• Test high‑voltage systems including 480V and 4160V distribution equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot motor controls, transformers, power panels, switchboards, and PLC‑based systems.
• Support testing of radar, sonar, communications, propulsion, and navigation equipment.
• Read marine blueprints and wiring diagrams to ensure testing procedures.
• Work in active shipyard environments with heights, confined spaces, and varying conditions.
• Follow safety procedures meeting industry standards.

Skills

Schematics reading

Electrical testing

Marine electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Power analyzers

Megohmmeters

Motor controls

Power panels

Transformers

PLCs

Switchboards

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is seeking an Electrician Test Specialist to ensure shipboard electrical systems perform as designed during construction. You will verify circuits, troubleshoot power distribution, and test high‑voltage equipment to keep vessels safe and mission‑ready.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in marine electrical testing, the ability to read marine drawings, and hands‑on experience with test equipment and schematics.