ENGINEER TEST 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Ingalls Shipbuilding) in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking an Engineer Test 1 to design and implement testing methods and equipment. The role involves planning labor, schedules, and equipment for testing, and defining test procedures for standard and special tests on customer samples.

The candidate will compile data, propose changes to testing setups, and ensure tests align with manufacturing processes. Shift flexibility is required, with multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 4 years of experience.
• Associate degree with 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree or above with 0 years of experience.
• Willing and able to work any shift assigned.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment for testing.
• Provides test area with parameters and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, procedures, or manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests not possible in the test area.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Testing methods

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENGINEER TEST 1

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Sep 17, 2026

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
• Associates degree and 2 years of experience
• 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 toand 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.