Naval Hull & Structural Architect – Casualty Response

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 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.