ENGINEER TEST

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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.

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Test Engineers are responsible for reviewing the System Test Requirements provided by Contract Specification and Engineering Department, gathering equipment and system performance specifications for each construction contract and incorporating those specifications into a structured test philosophy and approach and providing Operational Test with Test Instructions and Procedures that adequately demonstrate the equipment and system performance to the External Customer that complies with the specifications/contract.

Test Engineers identify test documents required to be developed (Test Index) and preparing and writing the Test Procedure (TP). The Test Engineer utilizes the application of control processes (problem reporting), which are necessary in order to ensure quality feedback and the maintenance of records reflect Test Verification Records (Test Reports) are in compliance with contract specifications, Quality Management and test requirements.

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.

• 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 OR (in lieu of) HS/GED with 17 yrs work experience in a related field.

• 17 years shipbuilding/shipboard experience, past experience with Technical Writing, Ship Board certifications, EOSS, Tech manuals and Ship Specifications.
• Prior leadership experience, Ability to interact and present information verbally and in writing to internal and external customers.

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.

• 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.

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.

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