Power​/Ic Lighting Systems Engineer

Req

Team: 52 Engineering

Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 25%–50% 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 U.S. Coast Guard and pioneer the production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface navy fleet.

This classification is engaged in research and product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and design electrical solutions for system integration of components, systems, and equipment onboard U.S. Navy ships.
• Provide advanced knowledge of power/IC and lighting systems on U.S. Navy ships or general knowledge of several diverse disciplines.
• Perform cognizant engineering liaison with other engineering disciplines and lead shipcheck and drawing development efforts.
• Coordinate drawing development with design, engineering, and QA teams, resolving issues and answering questions as required.
• Work with waterfront personnel and government technical points of contact on resolving issues during installations.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate drawing changes.
• Review government‑furnished information and coordinate with engineering/design teams to validate technical information and ensure proper design is accomplished.
• Participate in ship checks as lead engineer to ensure all issues are identified and resolved.
• Act as an advisor/mentor to others.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university and 5 years of experience.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university and 3 years of experience.
• PhD in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university and 1 year of experience.

• Knowledge of power/IC and lighting for CG‑47, LPD‑17, LCS‑1 and 2, and LHA‑6 classes.
• Experience developing and implementing SCD modifications for complex power/IC and lighting systems.
• Lead design efforts to integrate conceptual government‑furnished information into detailed design products.
• Independently perform cognizant engineering liaison with other engineering disciplines and lead shipcheck and drawing development efforts.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. HII values safety and well‑being, offers competitive benefits, and provides continued career growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plans, financial education, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on division or 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  Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.