NAVAL ARCHITECTURE MGR ENGINEERING 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, seeks a Naval Architecture Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers and designers across ship design, stability, and payload integration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET) and progression to senior level; a Master's is preferred. Expect travel 10-25% and no telework, with front-line management responsibilities and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 6+ years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design.
• Master's degree in Engineering and professional registration with 4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse group of engineers and designers and provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates.
• Oversee scheduling, performance, and mentoring, including evaluations and training.
• Supervise projects including Incline Experiments, Translations, Mooring, Dry Docking, Blocking, Ship Stability, Longitudinal Strength, Tank Capacity Curves, and Heavy Lifts.
• Interact with internal and external customers at various management levels regarding project operations and scheduling.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Req ID: 49324

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: 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

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. Naval Architecture Manager will be responsible for a diverse group of engineers and designers. The manager will be a front line management representative and responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies. Additionally, manager will be responsible for supervisory personnel tasks including employee evaluations, training, growth, mentoring, and disciplinary actions. Responsible for scheduling, performance, and success of Ingalls Shipbuilding Incline Experiments, Translations, Mooring, Dry Docking, Blocking, Ship Stability, Longitudinal Strength, Tank Capacity Curves, and Heavy Lifts. Experienced and knowledgeable in Naval Architecture technical requirements and calculation methodologies. Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of projects. Conducts technical briefings and discussions with internal and external customers.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent. A Master's of Science degree in Engineering and professional registration with 4 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Nice to Have

Fluent understanding of Ship Specifications in all areas of Naval Architecture. Advanced level of understanding in Naval Architecture (Inline Experiments, Translations, Mooring, Dry Docking, Blocking, Ship Stability, Longitudinal Strength, Tank Capacity Curves, and Heavy Lifts). Experience with SHCP, GHS, and Sea Trials. Superior communication skills, including past experience with interfacing with Operations and the Navy Leadership experience with small to large projects. Formal Leadership training is preferred. A good understanding of EVMS Experience in creating a plan including estimating, budget allocation, process development and schedule creation.

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.