Design Integration Manager

R&P Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

R&P Technologies in Washington, DC, seeks a senior Design Integration Manager to lead cross‑discipline ship design efforts for NAVSEA programs. You will coordinate electrical, structural, mechanical, and naval architecture work and ensure design products meet program requirements, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a strong Navy ship design background, active Secret clearance, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across government, contractors, and shipyards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy ship design, ship acquisition, or ship modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering integration efforts.
• Strong knowledge of NAVSEA ship design processes and technical authority responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating design products among multiple engineering organizations.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead design integration representative supporting the NAVSEA 05D Ship Design Manager.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior engineers and subject‑matter experts, fostering collaboration, resolving technical challenges, and driving execution to meet program objectives and milestones.
• Coordinate design efforts across electrical, structural, mechanical, and naval architecture disciplines.
• Evaluate design products for technical completeness, interface management, and compliance with Navy design standards.
• Lead technical discussions involving engineering trade studies, design reviews, and configuration management.
• Review contract deliverables, engineering analyses, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), technical interchange meetings, and IPT meetings.
• Coordinate engineering issue resolution between government stakeholders, contractors, and shipyards.
• Monitor technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support development of engineering change proposals (ECPs), design decision memoranda, and technical recommendations.
• Assist in schedule development and tracking of engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NAVSEA instructions, military specifications, and commercial shipbuilding standards.
• Provide executive‑level briefings and written technical recommendations to NAVSEA leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Naval architecture

Electrical engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Design Integration Manager

Job Locations: US–DC–Washington, DC

Clearance Required: Secret

Category: Engineer VI

Overview

R&P Technologies is seeking a senior-level Design Integration Manager to join our team. We are a mid‑sized defense contractor providing Business Financial Management, Engineering, Logistics, Program Management, and Technical Services to government clients. The successful candidate will provide direct support to the PMS 385 program and serve as the primary technical integrator for the Ship Design Manager of the T‑ESD 1 Crane Ship Conversion. As the principal technical integrator across multiple engineering disciplines, you will ensure design products are fully coordinated, technically sound, and aligned with program requirements, schedule, and budget.

In addition to technical leadership, you will lead a multidisciplinary contractor support team of senior engineers and subject‑matter experts. You must possess exceptional leadership, communication, and consensus‑building skills to guide experienced technical professionals, resolve competing priorities, and maintain alignment with government objectives while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

The role requires extensive experience in U.S. Navy ship design, design integration, and acquisition programs, with a strong background in electrical engineering and naval architecture. You will coordinate with NAVSEA technical authorities, the PMS 385 Program Office, Warfare Centers, Military Sealift Command (MSC), industry partners, and shipyards throughout the design effort.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead design integration representative supporting the NAVSEA 05D Ship Design Manager.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior contractor engineers and subject‑matter experts, fostering collaboration, resolving technical challenges, and driving execution to meet program objectives and milestones.
• Coordinate design efforts across electrical, structural, mechanical, and naval architecture disciplines.
• Evaluate design products for technical completeness, interface management, and compliance with Navy design standards.
• Lead technical discussions involving engineering trade studies, design reviews, and configuration management.
• Review contract deliverables, engineering analyses, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), technical interchange meetings, and integrated product team (IPT) meetings.
• Coordinate engineering issue resolution between government stakeholders, contractors, and shipyards.
• Monitor technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support development of engineering change proposals (ECPs), design decision memoranda, and technical recommendations.
• Assist in schedule development and tracking of engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NAVSEA instructions, military specifications, and commercial shipbuilding standards.
• Provide executive‑level briefings and written technical recommendations to NAVSEA leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy ship design, ship acquisition, or ship modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering integration efforts.
• Strong knowledge of NAVSEA ship design processes and technical authority responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating design products among multiple engineering organizations.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA 05, SEA 21, PAE‑Maritime, or Military Sealift Command (MSC).
• Experience with heavy lift ship design, auxiliary ships, or conversion programs.
• Familiarity with ABS Rules, Navy Design Data Sheets, and NAVSEA technical standards.
• Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs).

EEO Statement

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an affirmative action plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that accurately reflects the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions toward health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non‑salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.