HII Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HII.
HII
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical
I was well qualified for several of their positions. I suspected that they were not interviewing me because I was Black. I had to trick them to get an interview. I tricked them by saying that my ethnicity was multi-race. (almost every American is Multi Racial). In the interview, there was was no question that I could not answer and showed a great deal of knowledge about their process. It was clear, after they saw that I was Black, there was nothing I could say that would convince them that I would be value added to their company. They acted as if I was going to be called by HR for on boarding and within a week I got an email that I was not chosen.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which FEA tools do you know best?
HII
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was an online, pre-recorded interview with standard questions. You'll need a webcam and mic, and Google Chrome is preferred. It wasn't very mobile friendly, so ensure your computer is working. If you mess up, you can refresh the page to start over or you're given at least 1 redo on every question.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you give an example of a team/group project you've worked on before?
HII
Mechanical Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I got there a little early to find parking and find the building to check in. The hiring manager picked me up and took me to the engineering offices. We chatted about hobbies and school. Then we sat at his desk and talked about my resume and the project they were working on. We talked about the job duties and how they'd get me up to speed. Then there was time for me to ask questions. I had a bunch of questions, which I think helped me stand out. It wasn't too stressful overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your senior project?
HII Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HII interview reports.
“Regarding nuclear power plants, what would you consider to be their advantages and disadvantages?”
Read reports →“How would you explain Huntington Ingalls' business to someone unfamiliar with it?”
Read reports →“Which FEA tools do you know best?”
Read reports →“How do you stay grounded and focused as an engineering student?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what safety means to you and why it's so important?”
Read report →“What made you interested in Huntington Ingalls?”
Read report →“What do you like to do in your free time?”
Read report →“What area are you looking to improve?”
Read report →“Would you prefer working closer to the ship yard or more behind a desk?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 HII interview reports.