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ENGINEER 3
Location:
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Date: Aug 12, 2026
Req ID: 48990
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
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. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
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.
Position Summary / Responsibilities
Researches, develops, designs, and tests components, equipment and systems.
Designs equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Leveling Factors: Knowledge, Skills and Ability Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of all disciplines.
Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Problem Solving Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Discretion/Latitude Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. Impact Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.
Liaison.
Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
Knowledgeable of understanding Foundations and O&F designs.
- Knowledgeable of understanding HVAC and pipe designs.
- Ability to travel to a different state for up to three months at a time as needed
- Provide technical liaison between the Planning Yard, Naval Supervising Activity (NSA), and Program Management Representative (PMR).
- Provide interpretation of design products and assistance in resolving technical problems.
- Support the local NSA and PMR during availability work periods with modernization and repair assistance. - Provide assistance in response to Condition Found Reports.
- Represent the Planning Yard at daily and weekly production reviews. Working knowledge of planning yard processes.
- Experience with ship modernization, availability, process and procedure.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Engineering experience and knowledge of systems for CG47, LCS, LPD17, LHA and LHD ship classes preferred.
- Prior experience in support of waterfront production 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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.