Hybrid Senior Naval Architect — Ship Modernization & HM&E

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, repair programs, and major acquisition efforts in the Washington, DC area.

The role requires experience with structural design, HM&E systems, welding, and technical data development. Hybrid work is offered, with three days in office and two days remote. Federal shipbuilding experience and ABET-accredited engineering education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• ABET-accredited BS or MS in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years supporting ACAT I programs preferred.
• Experience with federal shipbuilding or boat acquisition programs preferred.
• Familiarity with USN and commercial ship design rules (ABS / NVR).
• Experience with HM&E and auxiliary systems and technical package development.
• Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in structural design, welding, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems development for major acquisition efforts.
• Review engineering designs and shipbuilder deliverables for compliance with program requirements and design standards, supporting cutter modernization and structural design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on welding, structural fabrication, and producibility.
• Support development of specifications, SOWs, CDRLs, and technical responses during design reviews.
• Collaborate with the USCG Ship Design Team, Technical Authorities, shipbuilders, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve integration issues and reduce technical risk.
• Conduct analysis and design of auxiliary systems, lead development of technical data packages and reviews.
• Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.

Skills

Structural design

Welding

HM&E systems

Technical guidance

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, repair programs, and major acquisition efforts in the Washington, DC area.

The role requires experience with structural design, HM&E systems, welding, and technical data development. Hybrid work is offered, with three days in office and two days remote. Federal shipbuilding experience and ABET-accredited engineering education are preferred.