Engineer Material Process

ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 4

Req

• Team: 57 Research and Development
• Entity:
  Ingalls Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
  Yes
• Job Type: 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

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.

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic, and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes, and quality engineering specifications.

Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems, and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

9 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field; 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s Degree; 4 years of relevant professional experience with a PhD.

Degree in Material Science or related field; expertise in analysis and testing/modeling. Ability to address waterfront issues as they emerge, develop and manage, budget and schedule individual project timelines. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to develop creative solutions to problem statements. Understanding of shipbuilding process with strong data analytic skills and experience developing, tracking/monitoring tools such as ROI, performance, cost, etc.

Comfortable working alone and in a team environment where cross‑collaboration is critical to executing tasks.

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 experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are 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 with 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, vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan (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.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  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.

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