About the role#
This internship provides students the opportunity to gain experience in technical or administrative positions within Ingalls Shipbuilding. You will work on-site in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position.
What you'll do#
- Gain practical experience in an engineering environment.
- Access various work sites, including areas aboard ships in different stages of construction or overhaul.
- Navigate work environments that may require the use of vertical and inclined ladders, as well as limited kneeling, stooping, or standing.
What you'll need#
- Be at least 18 years of age by mid-May 2027.
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for the fall semester following the internship.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, a physical, and a hair follicle drug screen.
- Provide your school name, degree program, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, and overall GPA when applying.
Location & details#
- Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid.
About HII
HII is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2011, the firm builds naval ships and defense technology solutions. Its operations include the production of surface combatants, aircraft carriers, and unmanned systems. The company employs over 10,000 people and maintains a workforce that includes engineers, scientists, and skilled tradespeople.
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