Ingalls Shipbuilding Careers
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In Service of the Nation
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama, employing more than 11,000 shipbuilders. For 87 years, Ingalls has designed, built and maintained amphibious ships and destroyers for the U.S. Navy. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is simultaneously building three classes of ships and has pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Our shipbuilders are honored to build tomorrow's fleet today.
As part of our legacy, Ingalls Shipbuilding has continuously proven to have the world-class talent, experience, and facilities to simultaneously build more classes of ships than any other shipyard in America. Ingalls is the builder-of-record for both the Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyers and America class (LHA 6) large deck amphibious ships; and the sole builder of the Navy San Antonio class (LPD 17) amphibious assault ships.
About Ingalls
We’re the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama, employing more than 11,500 of the 43,000 total people who work across HII.
Ingalls Apprentice School
The Ingalls Apprentice School, founded in 1952 located in Pascagoula, MS, is recognized as the backbone of a well-trained workforce offering 14 specialized craft apprenticeship programs. Learn More.
Inside Ingalls
To learn more about what it’s like to be a shipbuilder at Ingalls check out the podcast Inside Ingalls.
In Service of You
We’re looking for people ready to serve something bigger than themselves, bringing their best talent and efforts to solve important problems and work hard, all in service of each other, our nation, and freedom around the world.
Do you have what it takes to be an Ingalls Shipbuilder?
Their Mission. Our Purpose. Join Us!
Community Service
At Ingalls we take seriously the opportunity to serve the community in ways beyond being a source of dynamic careers and stable jobs. We recently launched "Ingalls Cares," a program that produces and manages community volunteer projects and hands-on engagement opportunities for our workforce. For example, in the last year, we awarded over $99,000 in educational STEM grants to schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama, donated time and goods to book drives for children and holiday Angel Tree drives, raised funds and participated in the annual Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Biloxi, Mississippi, and worked with transitioning sailors, soldiers, airmen, and Marines as part of the Transition Assistance Program with Fleet Support Services.
Learn more about HII sustainability and community engagement.
Benefits-at-a-Glance
For full details, visit HIIBenefits.com. Our benefits include:
Leave & Holiday
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
Wellness & Fitness
- On-site Health & Wellness Center
Health
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Family Medical Leave (eligible after one year of service)
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Jury Duty/Witness Pay
- Employee Discounts
Retirement & Savings
- Life Insurance
- Savings Plan Options (401K)
- Long Service & Retirement Awards
Build Your Career
HII invests more than $110 million annually in workforce development, education and training initiatives. These initiatives begin by supporting early childhood education programs and continue with STEM investments in elementary, middle and high schools. It also includes the apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi and our academic partnerships with colleges and universities.
Employment Verification Requests
Ingalls Shipbuilding Human Resources & Administration and Payroll often receive requests for employment and/or earnings verifications from mortgage companies and other financial agencies. The requestor must provide the employee's authorization before Ingalls can release this information.
To better expedite these transactions, all requests should be submitted to Employment.Verification@hii.com.
Employees with Intranet access should refer to the Command Media procedure for more information: SSO A405 Employment History Inquiries From Outside Sources.