ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 5

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401K savings

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to support multiple Navy programs and lead technical integration with Navy stakeholders. The role involves developing structural specifications and analyzing damage tolerance, durability, and loads for metals, non-metals, or composites.

The candidate will work with FEMAP, Autodesk NASTRAN, ShipConstructor, and AutoCAD, driving innovative solutions and complex problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university with 14 years of experience.
• Master of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited university with 12 years of experience.
• PhD in Engineering from ABET accredited university with 9 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic, or composite materials.
• Lead technical integration activities with Navy stakeholders on advanced structural projects.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.
• Utilize tools such as FEMAP, Autodesk NASTRAN, ShipConstructor, and AutoCAD.

Skills

Leadership

Structural Eng

Communication

Education

Bachelor ABET Eng

Master ABET Eng

PhD ABET Eng

Tools

FEMAP

Autodesk NASTRAN

ShipConstructor

AutoCAD

Job description

U.S. 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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

Candidate will serve as the senior Structural Engineer supporting multiple Navy programs. Candidate must be recognized in the field as a subject matter expert for Navy structural designs and must demonstrate the ability to independently lead technical integration activities with substantial interaction with Navy engineering stakeholders. Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include FEMAP, Autodesk NASTRAN, ShipConstructor, AutoCAD and a variety of software applications.

Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 14 years of experience

or

Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 12 years of experience

PHD in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 9 years of experience

Nice to Have

Industry leader in Structural Analysis. Expertise with advanced structural analysis tools (e.g., FEMAP, Autodesk Nastran.) Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD tools. Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or mentoring junior engineers. Deep knowledge of industry codes and standards. Experience with structural testing, validation, and failure analysis. Ability to manage complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills for technical presentations, documentation, and stakeholder interactions.

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

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.