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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 2
Location:
Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Date: Jun 19, 2026
Req ID: 47894
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
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.
The Electrical Engineer 2 supports the development, integration, and documentation of electrical and C4I related systems onboard U.S. Navy ships. This role includes creating and reviewing System Concept Documents (SCDs), generating Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and developing Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs). The engineer will collaborate with Navy technical personnel, internal design and engineering teams, and waterfront personnel to ensure successful design, integration, and installation of Combat Systems, C4I, communications, radar, weapons, internal communications, and related shipboard systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and review System Concept Documents (SCDs) to define system functionality, interfaces, and integration requirements.
• Generate Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates based on SCD content.
• Develop Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) in coordination with internal Design and Engineering teams.
• Integrate new systems with existing shipboard electrical, combat, C4I, and communication systems.
• Serve as engineering liaison with Design, Engineering, QA, and Government technical personnel to validate technical data and ensure proper design execution.
• Support waterfront personnel by resolving questions or issues related to SIDs and system installation.
• Participate in shipchecks to collect field data and ensure accurate design and installation planning.
• Coordinate drawing changes, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
Must Have
2 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field; 0 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree
Nice to Have
• Electrical engineering or Combat Systems experience with shipboard systems for CG 47, LPD 17, LCS, and LHA/LHD class ships.
• Experience developing and implementing ship change modifications for electrical or C4I shipboard systems.
• Experience or ability to serve for extended periods as an on site engineering representative (OSTR).
• Willingness and ability to travel to support shipchecks, waterfront efforts, and temporary OSTR assignments.
• Experience working with or supporting integration of Combat Systems, C4I, communication systems, radar systems, weapons systems, internal communications, or control systems.
• Degrees in Electrical Engineering are preferred; however, candidates with degrees in Systems, Computer, Mechanical, or related engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience.
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.