Power​/Ic Lighting Systems Engineer

Power/Ic Lighting Systems Engineer 3

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Date:
Jun 22, 2026 Req  Team: 52 Engineering Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position:
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 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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The Role

This classification is engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. Research, develop, and design electrical solutions for system integration of components, systems and equipment onboard US Navy Ships. Advanced knowledge of Power/IC and Lighting systems onboard US Navy Ships or general knowledge of several diverse disciplines.

- Perform cognizant engineering liaison with other engineering disciplines and lead shipcheck and drawing development efforts.

- Ability to independently coordinate drawing development efforts with Design, Engineering, and QA teams, resolving issues and answering questions as required.

- Ability to work with waterfront personal and government technical POCs on resolving issues that arise during installations.

- Identify, develop and coordinate drawing changes.

- Review Government Furnished Information and coordinate with Engineering/Design team to validate technical information and insure proper design is accomplished.

- Participate in Ship checks as lead engineer to insure all issues are identified and resolved.

- Act as an advisor/mentor to others

Must Have Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 5 years of experience
-or
- Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 3 years of experience
-or PHD in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 1 year of experience

Nice to Have

- 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 detail design products.

- Independently perform cognizant engineering liaison with other engineering disciplines and lead shipcheck and drawing development efforts.

Why HII

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. 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 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. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

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