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WELDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Location:
Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Date: May 28, 2026
Req ID: 46922
Team: 79 Welding Engineering
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
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. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
The Role
Develops, analyzes, researches, and designs welding techniques, procedures, and applications. Uses welding skill and knowledge to develop and implement processes and techniques to ensure craft compliance with requirements and improve productivity. Performs procedure qualification with all shipyard welding processes using a wide variety of matierlas and thicknesses which pass all testing requirements. Assists welding engineers in solving waterfront construction issues.
Must Have
Seven years, minimum, experience in using multiple welding processes employed by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Knowledge of the variety of welding systems and welding materials common to Ingalls and other shipbuilders.
Must be a currently active Ingalls Shipbuilding Employee and have a Superior Attendance and Disciplinary Record.

• Candidate cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have any safety DANS that result in a disciplinary layoff in last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 day period (excluding lost tool).

Nice to Have
Excellent hands-on welding skills in all main welding processes used at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Ability to efficiently utilize internal Welding Engineering documents such as SSG M5310, SSG M5317 and SSG M5350. Understanding of Navy standards such as S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 and MIL-STD 1689A.
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.