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ENGINEER TEST 1 - ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST

HII • Pascagoula, MS • 1d ago

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Nov 6, 2026

Req ID: 50740

Team: 75 Test & Trials

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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

The Engineer Test (Alignment Specialist) supports alignment, measurement, and verification activities for radar and gun foundations within the Test & Trials organization. This role requires strong mathematical skills, precision measurement capability, and proficiency with technical instrumentation. The technician will perform inclination, flatness, and azimuth calculations; determine mean error corrections; and capture survey and roller path data using Excel and associated tools.

Must Have

High School diploma and 4 years of experience

-or-

Associates degree and 2 years of experience

-or-

Bachelors degree or above and 0 years of experience

Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned.

Nice to Have

Demonstrated ability to calculate inclination, flatness, and azimuth on radar and gun foundations.; Experience determining mean error and applying corrective alignment adjustments.; Proficiency in Excel for capturing roller path data, survey train information, and elevation; Experience in instrumentation setup and operation, including the use of a theodolite or similar survey equipment.; Familiarity with alignment processes, precision measurement practices, and test & trials operations.; Relevant technical coursework, apprenticeship completion, or military/industry experience in alignment or instrumentation.

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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