DESIGNER 4

DESIGNER 4

Location:
Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Req ID: 48644
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: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available


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


Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Must Have

High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of experience


-or-


Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years experience

Nice to Have

We are seeking a highly qualified Shipbuilding Designer with an extensive background in design and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Electrical, Naval, or Marine. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite.

A thorough understanding of ship design requirements, practices and blueprint reading is required. The selected applicant will be directly involved in Quality Assurance activities and in the development of drawings and related products supporting U.S. Naval ship modifications and overhauls.

Key responsibilities include: Developing, reviewing, and updating technical drawings and documentation. Supporting ship modernization efforts by ensuring all technical requirements are fully incorporated into delivered products. Following all applicable procedures, standards, and quality requirements. Collaborating with engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. Applicants should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

3 or more years of Quality Assurance experience is desired.

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.

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