DESIGNER 2
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Job overview
HII is hiring a DESIGNER 2. The Designer 2 role at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS designs and modifies components or system portions to improve products and support manufacturing. The position utilizes CAD/CAM/CATIA tools, gathers data, performs calculations, and coordinates design criteria with engineering and manufacturing teams, while requiring a high school diploma or associate degree and relevant experience.
Key focus areas include Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations, Utilize computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as CAD, CAM or CATIA, and Gather information, conduct studies, compute calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals.
Important skills include CAD, CAM, and CATIA. Preferred (not required): Cable Routing, Database Tools, Problem Solving, and Collaboration.
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DESIGNER 2
Location:
Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Date: Aug 13, 2026
Req ID: 48995
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: 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 5 years of experience
-or-
Associates degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year experience
Nice to Have
Candidates should demonstrate strong problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team. The ideal candidate is proficient in cable routing, has strong work ethic, analytical skills, and communication skills. Familiarity or interest in database tools or systems used in engineering environments, especially those that help relate data from various sources is a strong plus.
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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