NAVAL ARCHITECT 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Ingalls Shipbuilding) in Pascagoula, MS seeks an entry-level Naval Architect to support multiple Navy programs. You will perform naval architecture tasks, assist with hull form, stability, and ship performance analyses under supervision, and apply standard techniques to design assignments.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience; proficiency with GHS, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, Excel, and Bluebeam is a plus. US citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree of Science or above and 0 years of experience
• Proficient in using GHS, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine naval architecture work on hull, foundation, and hull form.
• Assists in design and analyses of ship performance.
• Supports Navy programs as an entry-level Naval Architect.

Education

Bachelor's degree of Science or above

Tools

GHS

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

NAVAL ARCHITECT 1

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Oct 12, 2026

Req ID: 50151

Team: 52 Engineering

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

Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks. As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses. Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment. Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyze, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects. The duties described herein cover major duties as required. However, this does not exclude the requirement of performing related duties under normal conditions, and other duties directed by supervision. Candidate will serve as an entry level Naval Architect supporting multiple Navy programs. Researches, develops, designs, and analyzes naval architecture elements related to ship stability, hull form, arrangements, and major shipyard movement operations. Applies basic naval architecture principles, theories, and concepts. Works under consultative direction toward long range operational and program objectives. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

Must Have

Bachelors degree of Science or above and 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

Proficient in using GHS, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam.

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.