NAVAL ARCHITECT 5

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Req ID: 49422
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: 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

Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks. As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses. Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment. Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyze, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects. The duties described herein cover major duties as required. However, this does not exclude the requirement of performing related duties under normal conditions, and other duties directed by supervision.

Candidate will serve as a senior Naval Architect supporting multiple Navy programs. Candidate must be recognized in the field as a subject matter expert for naval architecture and must demonstrate the ability to independently lead technical integration activities with substantial interaction with Navy engineering stakeholders. Researches, develops, designs, and analyzes naval architecture elements related to ship stability, hull form, arrangements, and major shipyard movement operations. Applies advanced naval architecture principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new analytical approaches and technical methods. Works on unusually complex stability and ship movement problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative, technically robust, and essential for safe execution of critical evolutions. Works under consultative direction toward long range operational and program objectives. Assignments are often self initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced technical concepts and guides their integration into shipyard procedures and execution plans.

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Must Have

Bachelors degree of Science and 14 years of experience

-or-

Masters degree and 12 years of experience

-or-

PHD and 9 years of experience

Nice to Have

Industry leader in naval architecture with deep knowledge of core naval architecture principles, industry codes, and engineering standards. Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers, with a strong ability to coordinate and communicate across cross functional groups. Ability to lead complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills for technical presentations, documentation, and stakeholder interactions.

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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