MGR ENGINEERING 2

MGR ENGINEERING 2

Location:

Avondale, Louisiana, United States

Date: Oct 19, 2026

Req ID: 50377

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

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. Responsible for management of direct reports consisting of Electrical Engineers and Designers. Train, evaluate and counsel direct personnel within the group. Provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines and general policies. Position includes development, oversight, issue, and maintenance of Power, Lighting, and Machinery Control system requirements, major procurements, documents, and technical products such as drawings, procurement specifications, vendor data (SDRLs and CDRLs). Prepare estimates for new contract bid proposals and advance bills of material. Provide technical advice to achieve compliance with specifications, standards, and other design criteria. Management and administrative duties include daily work task assignment, monitoring progress, review and approval of engineering products to ensure technical accuracy and contract compliance. Establish and manage budgets and schedules. Assess changes for impact to schedules, man-hours, and interface with other disciplines. Conduct employee performance evaluations, counseling and mentoring. Ensure group compliance with all company policies, department operating procedures and training in accordance with Command Media. Brief senior staff with respect to group progress, status, and major technical issues.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school of engineering and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering, and design or equivalent. A Master's of Science degree in Engineering and professional registration with 4 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Nice to Have

Possess senior level expertise regarding ships Electric Plant architecture, Power Generation, Power and Lighting Distribution systems design, Machinery Control architecture/systems inclusive of Networks, Serial Data Communication, Signal List management/development, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Fiber Optics, Propulsion Plant Control, Electric Plant/Power Generation Control, Ship Control, and Auxiliaries. Experienced with systems analysis (Fault Current, Circuit Protective Device Coordination, and Voltage Drop). Serves as the technical authority for 202 and 300 series SWBS and various control aspects of SWBS 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 sections as applicable. Provides technical solutions to resolve Field Engineering and Electrical Operations shipboard construction problems. The candidate should be familiar with the shipbuilding process from concept design to delivery including contract design, functional design, functional transition, detail design, planning, construction, integration, testing, and sea trials.

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 toand 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.