Entry-Level Naval Architect — Ship Stability & Hydrodynamics

Shipworker.com; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, CA seeks an entry-level Naval Architect Engineer to assist with ship stability, arrangements, hydrodynamics, structures, and mass properties. You will work under supervision, develop drawings, and perform calculations across departments with external bodies like regulatory authorities.

The role involves design studies, documentation, and compliance work, requiring communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences required.
• Professional Engineer’s License (PE) or equivalent preferred.
• Positive attitude, initiative, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under supervision and technical oversight.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to research and interpret issues.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with peers and senior personnel.
• Document discussions, decisions, and outcomes for traceability.
• Develop, evaluate, and communicate configuration and characteristics per discipline requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License (PE)

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, CA seeks an entry-level Naval Architect Engineer to assist with ship stability, arrangements, hydrodynamics, structures, and mass properties. You will work under supervision, develop drawings, and perform calculations across departments with external bodies like regulatory authorities.

The role involves design studies, documentation, and compliance work, requiring communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic shipyard environment.