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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 5
Location:
Avondale, Louisiana, United States
Date: Sep 4, 2026
Req ID: 49501
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. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
The Role
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. Candiate will serve as the senior integrator and must be recognized in field as a subject matter expert. Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.Designs electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for military and industrial purposes. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which arehighly innovative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of actionnecessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and effect the image of the organization technological capability. 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
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 14 years of experience
-or-
Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 12 years of experience
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PHD in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 10 year of experience
Nice to Have
Possesses professional level expertise regarding PowerSystem Shipyard Interface Working as the Integratorbetween Navy and our vendors both in design and on theship: Role is managerial in nature and is responsible for aggregating IPS component sub-systems into one system, so that the IPS is able to deliver overarching functionality, and ensuring that the sub-systems function together as a system. Provides direct oversite to the subsystems HII is responsible for, including Electric Plant/lPS control system (EPC), Electrical Distribution System, and Diesel Generator Sets. Ensures subsystem interface requirements are understood and met across the design team, including vendors - Assists in the development of: Electrical Power Load Analysis (EPLA); Electrical One-Line Diagram; Power Load Analysis; Power Voltage Drop; Transient Analysis; IPS system CONOPS (Concept of Operations); Test Procedures; Land Based Test Sites (LBTS) and Land Based Engineering Site (LBES); Vendor procurement and test plans; Drawings and drafts HII tech manuals. Provides technical guidance and direction to engineers across disciplines responsible for interfacing systems.Provide professional technical mentoring for other engineers.
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.