Naval Architect
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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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:
No
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. 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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Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks. As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses. Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.
Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyze, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects. The duties described herein cover major duties as required. However, this does not exclude the requirement of performing related duties under normal conditions, and other duties directed by supervision.
Candidate will serve as a senior Naval Architect supporting multiple Navy programs. Candidate must be recognized in the field as a subject matter expert for naval architecture and must demonstrate the ability to independently lead technical integration activities with substantial interaction with Navy engineering stakeholders. Researches, develops, designs, and analyzes naval architecture elements related to ship stability, hull form, arrangements, and major shipyard movement operations.
Applies advanced naval architecture principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new analytical approaches and technical methods. Works on unusually complex stability and ship movement problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative, technically robust, and essential for safe execution of critical evolutions. Works under consultative direction toward long range operational and program objectives. Assignments are often self initiated.
Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced technical concepts and guides their integration into shipyard procedures and execution plans.
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
Must Have- Bachelors degree of Science and 14 years of experience
- Masters degree and 12 years of experience
- PHD and 9 years of experience
Industry leader in naval architecture with deep knowledge of core naval architecture principles, industry codes, and engineering standards. Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers, with a strong ability to coordinate and communicate across cross functional groups. Ability to lead complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills for technical presentations, documentation, and stakeholder interactions.
Why HIIWe 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.
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