FOREMAN TEST & TRIALS

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: May 29, 2026

Req ID: 47436

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: Yes, 25%-50% 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

Knowledge of all phases of ship construction and repair; through understanding of ship distributive systems. Familiarity with regulatory body requirements, repair procedures, test procedures; and other Company procedures such as standard procedures and departmental operating instructions. Computer skills. (MS Office and MS Project). Proven leadership ability, with capability to motivate people; and to interact with all levels of personnel and management. Must have prior experience with the below listed systems and processes.

Manages Auxiliaries, Deck Gear, Weapons Handling , and Damage Control on assigned Contract(s).

Ensures that required deviations from approved test documents are concurred with and supported by the responsible department. Directs the recording and authentication of data required by test documents; supports Quality Assurance in the certification and verification of test completions.

Coordinates vendor activities pertaining to HM&E equipment installed aboard the vessel, ensuring control of test status and re-entry control. Executes Ripouts and ensures Mechanical Tag-Outs are properly enforced and maintained as required by test for retesting work instructions and procedures.

Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

Must Have

BS/Apprentice

-OR-

High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience

-OR-

Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Internal candidates must have a Superior Attendance and Disciplinary Record.

• Candidate cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 day period.

• Candidate cannot have any safety DANS that result in a disciplinary layoff in last 180 day period.

• Candidate cannot have more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 day period (excluding lost tool).

Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned.

Nice to Have

Experience as a Work Leader and/or experience performing Re-Rate duties.

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.