CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN 2

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Nov 10, 2025

Req ID: 44076
Team: 77 Quality
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: 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

Calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards. Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments. Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements. Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

· Calibrates test and measuing equipment by comparison to standards that are traceable

to national standards.

· Performs adjustments/repairs as necessary to bring equipment back to original

specifications.

· Provides initial out-of-tolerance information so that impact on product quality can be

analyzed.

· Detects and reports deficiencies in calibration procedures and/or methods.

· Assists crafts in test equipment usage problems when required.

· Assists in developing calibration procedures on new equipment.

· Initiates parts requests for instrument repairs.

· Maintain an accurate records and recall system for calibrateable equipment and for

processing and statusing of both company owned and ship deliverable test equipment

and test tools.

· Process and transport when necessary, test equipment to local laboratories for

calibration servicing.

· Process equipment submitted by outside customers that have contracted for Ingalls

Shipbuilding calibration services.

· Implement and maintain a computerized recall program for the retrieval of instruments

due for calibration.

· Distribute recall notices and/or overdue notices using department Calibration

Coordinators and monitor the return of delinquent equipment.

· Provide productivity/inventory reports as needed.

· Transport equipment between labs as necessary.

· Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Must Have

Associate's degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year experience.

Nice to Have

Formal training in metrology (military or college) and/or a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology or other related fields. Two (2) years experience in a major metrology laboratory with extensive trouble shooting and repair background a must. Strong background in math, algebra, and trigonometry and a working knowledge of computers using word processing and spreadsheet programs. Working knowledge of physics. Knowledgeable of electrostatic discharge protective measures for sensitive electronic components.

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.

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