MGR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT 3- ADVANCED CONCEPTS

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Dec 18, 2025

Req ID: 44677
Team: 97 New Navy Programs
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

Prefer candidates with adept experience in interfacing with NAVSEA/NSWC/NUWC Division Technical representatives to facilitate integration alignment with Division/Corporate strategies. Candidate will support advanced technology concepts that facilitate enhanced shipbuilding practices/methodologies for new/in-service Navy mission assets. Advanced level of understanding in a specialized field and/or general understanding of several diverse technical and support disciplines. position entails a broad grasp of intricate technical shipbuilding concepts, practices, and procedures. Clear ability to lead and manage R&D projects that support the development of innovative technologies and solutions for shipbuilding and the augmentation of advanced Navy ship asset mission capabilities. Frequent contact with equivalentlevel managers and customer representatives concerning technical innovation ideas/projects and the implementation thereof regarding requirements modifications and/or contractual clarifications. Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal Division/Corporate leadership and externaltechnical/Program representatives as required. Candidate must be capable of utilizing their background and expertise to develop and/or lead ongoing technical projects or internal/external advanced concept opportunities that emerge for the organization. These areas would include M&PE and/or IRAD (Division/Corporate) projects, Requests for Proposals(RFPs), and/or Requests for Information (RFI). The Management responsibilities within the Research, Development, and Process Technology organization will include setting & managing to quality objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on established company goals, objectives, and policy. The Manager will also collaborate on the Program Management responsibilities of the projects that they specifically support. For those projects, they will be responsible for coordinating the planning and project performance regarding cost, schedule, technical quality, and risk management for the related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements of a large system development-type or technical services-type contract.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering and 8 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent. A Master's of Science degree in Engineering and professional registration with 6 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Nice to Have

Minimum five years direct experience working with independent Research, Development and Process Technology (RD&PT) activities. Desired candidate understands the process of technically facilitating contracts within Government or Industry partner realms for the RD&PT organization. Direct experience managing or executing Independent Research and Development (IRAD) and Manufacturing and Production Engineering (M&PE) projects.

Minimum five years experience with financial budget management execution in dollars, and strong cross organizational experience and relationship building skills to support project executions, transitions, and process implementations in a timely manner.

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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