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2026 College Summer Intern- Welding Eng

Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Sep 9, 2025

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:

Job Description

Assist in the analysis of material and processes as needed to resolve technical problems and improve productivity and quality in manufacturing. This task involves the development and implementation of process controls to reduce re-work, distortion, and improve overall weld quality. Assist in the development and implementation of welding and manufacturing plans for mitigating distortion and maintaining the dimensional stability of weldments. Assist in the identification, justification, and implementation of welding equipment and facilities for constructing military and commercial vessels. Assist in the development and qualification of welding procedures and manufacturing plans in accordance with the applicable requirements of DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS, U. S. Coast Guard, and U. S. Navy. Perform cooperative studies for cost and quality improvements related to the construction of military and commercial vessels. Prepare clear and concise technical reports, both written and oral, and interface with ship construction personnel and sector support organizations.

Basic Qualifications

Active student with a minimum of 2 years of college education, on track to graduate with a bachelors degree in an engineering discipline. Candidates majoring in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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 to ...@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-###-####. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.