Designer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer

DESIGNER 3 – Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII

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. 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.

Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer‑aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.

• Associate’s degree or other 2‑year technical degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience (combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree).

• Prior knowledge of Planning Yard processes and procedures and how this organization functions.
• Full understanding of Planning Yard Naval Design (Structure, Foundations, and Outfitting).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2018 2‑D Design.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance within 1 year of employment.

Full‑time.

Shift: 1st. Tele‑work:
Not eligible. Relocation assistance:
None. Travel: 10%–25% of the time. US Citizenship

Required:

Yes.

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; 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.

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.

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.

For assistance with a reasonable accommodation or other employment inquiries, email or call (press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding).