Week 10: Research SD-WAN, NFV, intent-based networking; compile evaluation report. Phase 4: Capstone (Weeks 11-12) Objective: Deliver final project and prepare for transition. * Week 11: Draft ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries is a defense contractor that builds and maintains ships.
Breakroom Rating
Based on 147 frontline employees from Huntington Ingalls who took The Breakroom Quiz
64 Hii Networking Jobs Hiring Near You
Week 10: Research SD-WAN, NFV, intent-based networking; compile evaluation report. Phase 4: Capstone (Weeks 11-12) Objective: Deliver final project and prepare for transition. * Week 11: Draft ...
Information System Security Officer (ISSO) *
Dayton, OH · On-site
$72K - $100K/yr
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Information System Security Officer (ISSO) *
Dayton, OH · On-site
$72K - $100K/yr
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Engineer Mechanical 5
Dayton, OH · On-site
$124K - $175K/yr
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Engineer Mechanical 5
Dayton, OH · On-site
$124K - $175K/yr
Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal ...
Huntington Ingalls Jobs Information
Do workers at Huntington Ingalls Industries get paid breaks?
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Does Huntington Ingalls Industries pay people when they’re sick?
66% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
At Huntington Ingalls Industries, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
79% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Huntington Ingalls Industries affordable enough for their workers?
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.
Do workers at Huntington Ingalls Industries worry about hours?
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Huntington Ingalls Industries workers get to choose the shifts they work?
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it for Huntington Ingalls Industries workers to change shifts?
72% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do Huntington Ingalls Industries managers change schedules at the last minute?
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Huntington Ingalls Industries spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is a Huntington Ingalls Industries job good for students?
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Is working at Huntington Ingalls Industries good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
56% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Huntington Ingalls Industries feel treated with respect by their managers?
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Huntington Ingalls Industries get to take their breaks without interruption?
67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Huntington Ingalls Industries enjoy their jobs?
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Huntington Ingalls Industries recommend working with their team?
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Huntington Ingalls Industries?
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think Huntington Ingalls Industries’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Huntington Ingalls Industries is doing?
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Full-time, Internship
Re-posted 3 days ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries rating
7.5
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
7.4
Manufacturers average
Based on 74,941 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Temporary Worker
Anticipated Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Intern
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Summary
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.
Objective
The SkillBridge intern will train as a Network Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated Network Engineering Supervisor. The goal is to gain hands-on experience in designing, planning, implementing, testing, and sustaining enterprise networks within Warfare Systems environments. Interns will work alongside subject matter experts to apply best practices in network architecture, hardware/software selection, integration testing, and modernization strategies. They will complete the program with the confidence to perform mid-level network engineering functions across LAN, MAN, WAN, and cloud-integrated networks. This internship also provides a window into HII's mission, culture, and career pathways in delivering mission-driven solutions.
Overall Goals & End State (3-4 month target)
At the end of four months,
• Design and document network system schematics that meet capacity, security, and future-growth requirements
• Conduct network testing and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments
• Support hardware and software selection recommendations tailored to mission needs
• Integrate and test complex, large-scale, computer-integrated networks
• Evaluate and report on emerging network technologies to enhance capabilities
• Configure and manage network devices: routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and interconnections
• Support cloud network integrations with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Communicate design proposals and technical findings effectively to stakeholders
• Build professional relationships within the Warfare Systems team
• Complete and present a capstone network architecture project demonstrating end-to-end mastery
• Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and consider the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience
Assumptions/Restrictions
• If the candidate is selected and approved, the SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs
• SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training
Program of Instruction
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH
Training Plan
Phase 1: Orientation (Weeks 1-3)
Objective: Establish baseline knowledge of HII, TS/SCI protocols, and core network concepts.
- Week 1: Facility orientation; TS/SCI handling; meet network/security teams.
- Week 2: Review LAN/MAN/WAN schematics; hardware/software inventories; capacity planning.
- Week 3: Set up lab (virtualization, simulation tools); access config management systems.
Phase 2: Technical Learning (Weeks 4-7)
Objective: Build applied skills in design, implementation, and testing.
- Week 4: Create network diagrams; specify hardware/software; plan capacity/security.
- Week 5: Configure routers, switches, firewalls; deploy VLANs; establish routing protocols.
- Week 6: Develop/execute test plans; troubleshoot LAN/MAN/WAN issues.
- Week 7: Intro to Python/Ansible; automate backups, rollouts, and tasks.
Phase 3: Integration (Weeks 8-10)
Objective: Transition to integrated operations and strategic evaluation.
- Week 8: Implement firewall rules/ACLs; apply segmentation and threat mitigation.
- Week 9: Plan/test AWS/Azure/GCP connectivity; deploy hybrid components.
- Week 10: Research SD-WAN, NFV, intent-based networking; compile evaluation report.
Phase 4: Capstone (Weeks 11-12)
Objective: Deliver final project and prepare for transition.
- Week 11: Draft comprehensive network proposal with schematics, test plans, and security design.
- Week 12: Present deliverables; host Q&A; conduct exit interview; outline post-internship roadmap.
Phase 5: Advanced Ops (Weeks 13-16)
Objective: Move into operational leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
- Week 13: Simulated mission exercise under constraints (bandwidth, contested environment, cyber threats).
- Week 14: Partner with Warfare Systems Engineering; red-team/blue-team exercise; after-action report.
- Week 15: Shadow senior engineers; mentor junior staff; create "quick start" guide for future interns.
- Week 16: Finalize DoD IAT II/III prep; build career roadmap; reflect with leadership on lessons learned.
Additional Goals
Apply all skills independently.
Complete additional IT certifications supporting the role.
Minimum Qualifications
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of US Military active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
- Bachelors in CS, IT/Systems, engineering, or related + 2 yrs relevant experience; or HS + 6 yrs.
- 2 + yrs designing, building, and supporting LAN/MAN/WAN.
- Proficient in network hardware/software evaluation, configuration, performance tuning, and integration testing.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; works solo or in teams.
- Strong analytical research and problem-solving.
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
#LI-RM1
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to create rack drawings and L2/L3 network diagrams
- IAT Level II
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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.
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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Working at Huntington Ingalls Industries
About Huntington Ingalls Industries, in their own words
From Huntington Ingalls Industries
Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.
What Huntington Ingalls Industries employees say
Pay
Benefits
Hours and flexibility
Workplace
Get the full story on Breakroom
About Huntington Ingalls
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Industry
Manufacturing and guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Newport News, VA, US