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In service of the nation, Each other, and you.
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In service of the nation, Each other, and you.
We’re 44,000+ strong — and we’re looking for you. Join our team to build something bigger than yourself — your career, your future, your part in our bigger story. On a team that offers you stability, competitive benefits, training, and opportunities to grow, you get to do and become more than you imagined, and contribute to a mission to protect freedom around the world.
2024
VA INTERNS AWARD
Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP)
2024
GOLD HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD
U.S. Department of Labor
People at HII
Your work is in service of the nation and the future of freedom around the world; our work is in service of you.
44,000 +
employees
6,700 +
veterans employed
20 +
active employee resource groups across the enterprise
We are 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 employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Here you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs to support continual career growth at every stage of your career.
At HII, there is room for everyone – and you have a chance to bring your skills, experience, and whole self to serve a mission that benefits us all.
Veterans and Military Spouses
Students and Early Career
Skilled Trades
Experienced Professionals
Apprentices
“Being an ally in this community means gaining friendship and acceptance without judgment. The people I work with every day make our company the best place to work because of that attitude.”
Terri E., Manager, Electrical Engineering
Mission of Service
To deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. We are united by our mission in service of the success of our people, the security of our nation, and the future of freedom around the world.
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Integrity • Safety • Respect • Engagement • Responsibility • Performance
Across HII our values drive our actions, behavior, decision-making, and performance – in service of our mission and each other. Here you have a chance to bring your best and live out genuine character in service of our world-changing mission.
Learn MoreEthics
Our commitment to integrity and high ethical standards mean we put your safety and wellbeing first and you can bring your best in service of our mission. Our values are the foundation of our ethical culture that inspires you and those you work alongside to do the right thing each day.
Learn MoreBenefits
We’re committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our employees. We understand that your health, wellbeing and financial security are essential to feeling, being and doing your best. To help you achieve your goals and support your family, we offer all benefits-eligible employees access to a diverse mix of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, as well as other competitive total rewards. All in service of you.
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Professional & Leadership Development
Here you can build your career and future with valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to national conferences and tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Formal and informal educational opportunities are available to all employees, including leadership and personal development courses, mentoring, town halls, lunch and learns, ERG programming and panels.
Online learning and opportunities including Percipio eLearning, Coursera Massive Open Online courses, Gallup access, and assessments and self-awareness tools.
Tuition reimbursement and education assistance with certifications, professional courses, and Associates, Bachelors, and Master’s degrees are available.
You can work with your leadership for development in place opportunities (project leadership and stretch assignments) or to be nominated for rotational assignments, Project Management boot camp, committee membership, executive education, professional organization participation, and other engagement and leadership development opportunities.
Ingalls Shipbuilding offers the Supply Chain Academy, Business Management Academy, and Defense Acquisition University. Employees can also sign up for Craft Career Counseling sessions, where employees can get help in reviewing their career path and goals, applying for positions, resume writing, and interview assistance.
In partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, free courses are available to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones in areas such as principles of management, excel, and blueprinting reading.
The Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT) employee resource group recently hosted the Start Here, Grown Here Symposium to help shipbuilders learn about the many opportunities for professional development and career growth for all generations, including breakout sessions on leadership development, stress management, organizational skills and public speaking, mock interviews, and leadership tutorials.
Learn more about Ingalls Apprentice School.Mission Technologies has the MyCareerCompass tool to help you chart your career path, find relevant training, and explore new chapters in your career development. You maintain your profile by adding and updating your skills, career interests, experience, education, or certifications which helps drive recommended training in the Learning tab of the tool.
Newport News Shipbuilding provides career coaching, mentoring and development, with abundant opportunities for current shipbuilders who are interested in growing with the company or seeking a new career path.
Learn more about The Apprentice School.Learn more about the Marine Trades Trainee Programs.Community Service
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.
Thousands of our employees and HII departments and teams across the global give donations and volunteer time every year.
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