ENGINEER TEST

Req

Team: 52 Engineering

Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship

Required:

No

Full‑Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Telework:
Not eligible

Travel:
No

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 pioneer the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the Surface Navy fleet.

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

The Test Engineer identifies the test documents required to be developed (Test Index), prepares and writes the Test Procedure (TP), and applies control processes for problem reporting to ensure quality feedback. The engineer maintains records that reflect Test Verification Records (Test Reports) in compliance with contract specifications, quality management, and test requirements.

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data, defines changes required in testing equipment, 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field and 5 years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• No Ph.D. required. Alternatively, HS/GED with 12 years of related experience.

• 12 years shipbuilding/shipboard experience.
• Experience with technical writing, ship board certifications, EOSS, and technical manuals with ship specifications.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Ability to interact and present information verbally and in writing to internal and external customers.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine.
• Wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and savings plan options (401K).
• Financial education and planning tools, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.

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 email with your contact information and a brief description of your request. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Additionally, you may call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

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