Diseñador Eléctrico Naval — 3D, Integración Y Materiales

The Ct Engineering Group; Málaga; On-site; EUR 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Rota, Spain, seeks a Naval Architect to support the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). The role focuses on hull, structural, and coating systems, casualty response, and repair planning for forward-deployed U.S. Navy vessels.

You will perform inspections, assist with stability calculations, and develop repair recommendations in a fast-paced environment, with travel to OCONUS locations and adherence to JFMM standards.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting U.S. Navy hull, structural and coating systems.
• Ability to perform structural assessments and repair planning.
• Familiarity with ship stability principles and casualty support.
• Knowledge of Navy maintenance and reporting systems (MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, CADET).
• Willingness to travel OCONUS and obtain security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance to evaluate and resolve casualties.
• Conduct on-site and distant inspections of hulls, tanks, and structures.
• Perform system assessments for TSRA, ICMP, INSURV readiness.
• Evaluate corrosion and coating performance; propose actions.
• Support ETB operations, including stability calculations during casualties.
• Participate in drills, respond to casualty events, including travel.
• Provide logistics support and repair requirement development.
• Deliver OJT and technical guidance to ship's force personnel.
• Document findings in Navy systems and prepare formal reports.
• Recommend updates to MRCs, manuals, drawings; obtain technical docs.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hull inspection

Structural assessment

Coating systems

Stability calculations

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

FEMAP

Job description

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Naval Architect to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the structural integrity and survivability of forward-deployed U.S. Navy vessels operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. As part of a mission-driven team, you will provide critical expertise in hull, structural, and coating systems-supporting inspections, casualty response, and repair planning in a dynamic, high-tempo environment. If you are passionate about naval engineering and want to contribute to Fleet readiness on a global stage, this position offers both challenge and purpose.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to evaluate and resolve casualties involving hull, structural, and coating systems
• Conduct on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) inspections of hulls, tanks, voids, and structural members to assess damage and develop repair recommendations
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled system assessments in support of TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, and other readiness evaluations
• Evaluate corrosion, structural degradation, and coating system performance, and recommend corrective actions
• Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) operations, including ship stability calculations and monitoring during casualties, drills, or emergent events
• Participate in ETB drills and training, and respond to casualty events, including weekends and holidays as required
• Provide logistics support, including material identification and repair requirement development
• Deliver on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel on inspection and maintenance practices
• Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS, CADET, MAFs) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards
• Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and drawings
• Obtain and utilize technical documentation from FDRMC Technical Library, OEM sources, and other repositories
• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces across multiple OCONUS locations

Minimum Requirements :

• Demonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems
• Ability to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning
• Knowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET
• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Willingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire
• Ability to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding
• Ability to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (not required) :

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines, particularly in forward-deployed environments
• Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA standards
• Experience supporting TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, or pre-deployment assessments
• Background in corrosion control programs and coating system management
• Experience conducting dry-docking assessments and structural inspections
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEMAP, or similar modeling/analysis software
• Prior experience supporting Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC)
• Active or recently held security clearance
• Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings

Compensation Details :

$100,000 - 120,000