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In service of the nation, each other and you.

Our 44,000-strong team 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 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 that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII’s ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.

Ingalls
Shipbuilding

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 people. For nearly 85 years, Ingalls has designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships, including nearly 70 percent of the Navy surface fleet. 

Mission
Technologies

HII’s Mission Technologies division employs more than 7,000 professionals worldwide who deliver all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Newport News
Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding divisions is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. They are the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users; collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

HII Corporate
Headquarters

HII’s corporate team is made up of experienced leaders and professionals who serve the company as a whole, providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business.

Find Your Career

At HII, there is room for everyone, choose your specialty and we will show you the positions that best fit your profile.

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Working on the greatest machines man has ever made, HII gives you the opportunity to make a difference each day while we make a difference with you. HII invests more than $110 million annually in workforce development, education and training initiatives. With two major shipbuilding facilities in Virginia and Mississippi, you’ll be part of a community where you work and live.

As a company, HII contributes to various charitable programs and sponsors events that benefit community organizations and nonprofits, with particular attention to education, veterans, and the environment.

HII gives priority to our skilled workforce. We have space for Electricians, Joiners, Insulators, Machinists (inside & outside), Painters, Pipefitters, Pipewelders, Riggers, Sheetmetal Workers, Welders, and more.

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NNS MARINE TRADES TRAINEE PROGRAMS

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Maritime Engineering and Naval Architecture, Software and Systems Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber and Intelligence, Nuclear and Environmental Services. Apply engineering principles and systematic methods to develop programs and operating data. We design and integrate a variety of system solutions to give America’s service members an edge in their missions.

Software and Systems Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber and Intelligence, Nuclear and Environmental Services. Apply engineering principles and systematic methods to develop programs and operating data. We design and integrate various system solutions to give America’s service members an edge in their missions.

In today’s tech-driven world, are engineering and technology team are accelerating national security solutions, ensuring the warfighters of the United States and its allies have the strategic advantage wherever they may be. We are comprised of over 7,000 employees each working together on pushing the limits from the bottom of the ocean, to the ends of space.

 

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Our professional teams provide strategic support and direction across our business divisions and corporate functions. Build your career in the areas of accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security and more.

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HII is seeking retired or separated service members to support our government customers. We need and value your talents to support overall operations, develop mission solutions, design, build, modernize and sustain platforms, and support continuous combat capabilities.

As a top employer for vets, HII salutes the more than 8,000 men and women who make up our workforce who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service to our nation, then and now.

HII was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor for successfully recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans., Newport news Shipbuilding is a certified Virginia Values Veterans certified employer.

HII was awarded the 2023 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s exemplary commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development.

 

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We embrace diversity, starting with our future leaders. Bring your education, curiosity and ideas to the forefront with an internship or career with HII. Involved and solving problems from the start, tackling the hard problems in technology.

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Apprentice School Graduation Ceremony

Explore our shipyard apprentice school opportunities:

Ingalls Apprentice School

The Apprentice School (Newport News)

HII Benefits

We like our employees to feel confident and protected. In HII, we care about our team and their families.

Wellness

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; onsite health, vision and dental at some locations; coaching, advocacy and other wellness resources; Employee assistance programs.

Future

Savings Plan Options (401(k)); Financial planning tools, education and expert guidance; life insurance.

Everyday

Competitive pay; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Life at HII

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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We value relationships that are based on mutual respect, trust, and appreciation of differences as a formative part of our culture, and essential to our success as a company.

How We Hire

We invite you to learn more about how we hire so you know what to expect, are able to best demonstrate your qualifications and put your best foot forward at each step along the way.

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HII is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship required for most positions.

Connect With Us

For questions related to careers at HII Corporate, Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding, send an inquiry to [email protected].

For Mission Technologies, contact [email protected]

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