ENGINEER TEST 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a tester to design and implement testing methods for samples and devices used in advanced naval vessels. You will coordinate lab and workshop tests across multiple shifts.

The role requires interpreting test results, proposing equipment changes, and documenting procedures, with emphasis on accuracy and safety in a heavy manufacturing environment. Join a premier shipbuilding division contributing to U.S. Navy programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 4 years of experience.
• Associates degree and 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree or above and 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Req ID: 49795

Team: 75 Test & Trials

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Must Have

High School diploma and 4 years of experience

-or-

Associates degree and 2 years of experience

-or-

Bachelors degree or above and 0 years of experience

Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned

Nice to Have

Prior shipbuilding, Navy, maritime, industrial, or manufacturing experience preferred. Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and resolving techincal issues. Familiarity with test procedures, technical documentation, and engineering reports. Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

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.