Engineer Electrical

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, 10%-25% of the time

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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Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

• 2 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field.
• 0 years of relevant with a Master's Degree.

• Previous shipbuilding experience, especially with combat systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing all activities associated with shipboard systems, including establishing technical requirements and overseeing system integration.
• Background in researching, developing, and designing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks in alignment with contractual, military, and commercial specifications.
• Ability to develop and review procurement specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and approve vendor‑furnished information for use in construction products.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and Navy technical representatives, supporting design reviews, and participating in testing activities.
• Familiarity with creating drawings and documentation in accordance with Mil‑Specs and contract requirements.
• Strong cross‑discipline coordination skills to ensure seamless integration of assigned systems into the ship environment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues, provide sound technical decisions within assigned areas, and support shipbuilding production teams as needed.

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.

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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