2026 SUMMER EXTERN

Req ID: 45360
Team: 55 Human Resources
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

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

You'll spend two full weeks (June 8th-June 19th) becoming fully immersed within the world of shipbuilding. You will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals throughout the shipyard, shadowing, learning and contributing each day of the Program. By the time you complete the Program, you will have an excellent working knowledge of how internal departments function and how Ingalls builds the finest ships for our customers.

Must Have

• Be currently employed as an educator in an accredited school
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation, physical, and a hair follicle drug screen
• Commit to work a 40-hour work week for the two week duration of the program (June 8th - June 19th, 2026)
• Must have and bring steel toe shoes to the program daily.
• Must be able to wear PPE daily.
• Along with your application, you must include a paragraph on how you plan to utilize this opportunity to promote Ingalls Shipbuilding as a world class employer in your school system. Please send your response to [email protected].

Project Requirement

A requirement of this program is the completion of a Capstone Project to be presented to Ingalls executive leadership. The Capstone Project will allow you to demonstrate in a creative and unique way what you have learned throughout the process and how you plan to implement this knowledge into your role in the school system. The day-to-day schedule will designate time for participants to create and complete their Project.

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 to [email protected] and 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.