Hot Jobs | 8.10.26
Check out these hot jobs at Ingalls Shipbuilding! To view all available career opportunities click here.
Heat Stress Prevention | August 8-14
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Professional Development Series | Becoming a Good Leader: Real Advice. Real Experience.
Leadership isn't just a title—it's a mindset. Join us for our next professional development series, “Becoming a Good Leader: Real Advice. Real Experience,” and hear from experienced directors and managers as they share practical lessons on making the transition to leadership, earning credibility, communicating effectively, handling difficult situations and helping others succeed. Click here to register!
STEM Grant Awards | Applications now open for 2026-2027 school year
Ingalls is excited to announce that the application period for its annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grant awards is now open for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Ingalls Career Counseling Session | Happening August 25
Ingalls is hosting Ingalls Career Conversations, a career counseling experience designed to support non-represented shipbuilders in planning their next steps.
Career Counseling Testimonial | Mack Payne, Engineer Test
Every shipbuilder deserves the chance to build a lasting career at Ingalls, and career counseling helps make those opportunities possible.
LegacyBuilders | Building Connections That Last Beyond the Shipyard
Building ships takes teamwork. Building a career takes connections. Understanding how those teams work together and connect with others beyond your own department makes you a stronger leader.
Winning the Right Way | Respect
At Ingalls, winning the right way starts with how we work together every day. Building ships takes thousands of people, multiple crafts and countless decisions that must come together as one team. That teamwork starts with respect.
Ethics & Compliance Month | Speak Up. We'll Listen.
Winning the Right Way means speaking up when something isn’t right. Every shipbuilder has a role in building a culture where people are treated with integrity, respect and dignity.
Ships in Action | Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026
Ships built at Ingalls continue to prove their might across the globe, strengthening the partnerships that help keep the world's oceans secure.
SHIP MILESTONE | DDG 131 Propulsion System Aligned for Sea
Before a ship can move under its own power, every part of its propulsion system has to work together.
Organizational Announcement | Central Planning and Process Excellence
Premo Sabbatini, vice president of Central Planning and Process Excellence, will retire from Ingalls Shipbuilding effective January 1, 2027, after 40 years of distinguished service. As a Master Shipbuilder, Premo has dedicated his career to strengthening our shipyard, advancing our programs and supporting the shipbuilders who carry out our critical mission.
IngallsConnect News | August 4, 2026
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Values in Action | A Message from Brian Blanchette
Shipbuilders,
Every Shipbuilder is a Recruiter | Earn $500 for referring a skilled shipbuilder
Every shipbuilder is a recruiter because no one knows what it takes better than you. If you know someone who’s ready to become an Ingalls shipbuilder, now is the perfect time: we’re excited to introduce a $500 referral bonus for employees who refer for first‑class hull, pipe, and electrical applicants for hire at Ingalls.
Hot Jobs | 8.3.26
Check out these hot jobs at Ingalls Shipbuilding! To view all available career opportunities click here.
Mission Critical Podcast: DDG 131 Christening Marks Start of a New Era
In this episode of the HII-sponsored Mission Critical podcast, host Ryan Robertson attends the July 11 christening of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).
Excellence in Action | Shipbuilders Power Amphib Light-Off Success
Shipbuilders who helped achieve major light-off milestones aboard Harrisburg (LPD 30) and Bougainville (LHA 8) were recognized last week for the teamwork and determination that kept both ships moving toward delivery.
Lights of Hope | Interns Making an Impact
This summer, Ingalls interns united to make a meaningful impact through the Lights of Hope initiative, led by Sarah Munn and Mary Claire Holmes of the Integrated Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Department. Together, interns sold 135 luminary bags and raised $1,350 for the American Cancer Society, while also volunteering around the shipyard to support outreach and awareness.
Thank You, Summer Interns!
Thank you to our Summer 2026 interns for your hard work, energy, and dedication. In addition to your contributions across your internship roles, your effort on the Lights of Hope project made a meaningful impact within and beyond our community. We appreciate your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to step up wherever needed. You have helped leave Ingalls a little brighter, and we are grateful for all you have done.__PRESENT
Professional Development Series | Leading with Awareness
Recognizing the vital role mental health plays in a healthy and productive workplace, shipbuilder came together this week for our latest Professional Development Series session, “Leading with Awareness: Supporting Mental Health at Work,” featuring Patricia Gordon of the South Mississippi Mental Health Center.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Interns Turn Ideas into Improvements
Above: Pictured, from left, are the 2026 industrial engineer interns: Nathan Hoffman, Sarakshi Kandel, Nilda Gibbons, Briggs Menendez, and Chloe Smith.
Meet the New Culture Connector Advisory Council!
Congratulations to our newly elected Culture Connector Advisory Council! Elected by shipbuilders, they will direct the work of the advisory committees and maintain alignment with business objectives of the Culture Connectors.
For the Warfighter | David Hicks, Combat Systems, Engineering
For David Hicks, service did not end when he returned from military deployment. It continues every day through the ships he helps build and support.