DESIGNER 4

Job Description

DESIGNER 4\n
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\nLocation: \n
\n Avondale, Louisiana, United States\n
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\nDate: Sep 3, 2026\n
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\nReq ID: 48627 \n
\n Team: 52 Engineering \n
\n Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding\n
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\nUS Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes \n
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\nFull-Time \n
\n Shift: 1st \n
\n Relocation: No relocation assistance available \n
\n Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework \n
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\nTravel Requirement: No\n
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We're building tomorrow's fleet today \n
\n 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:\n
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The Role \n
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\nDesigns 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.\n
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Must Have \n
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\nHigh School Diploma/GED and 10 years of experience\n
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\n-or-\n
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\nAssociates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years experience\n
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Nice to Have \n
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\nHigh level of experience/efficiency for both AUTOCAD and SHIP CONSTRUCTOR. Primary function will be checking 3D Models, 2D Drawings and Siemens NX for VWI - Virtual Work Instructions. Preferred but not required, high level of profiency working P1 Weld Joints and Pipe Details.\n
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Why HII \n
\n 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.\n
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\nRecognized 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.\n
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\nWorking 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.\n
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Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. \n
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\nAll 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.\n
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Do You Need Assistance? \n
\n If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on jobswipe.net -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.\n
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\nAdditionally, you may also call View phone number on jobswipe.net for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.