Junior Naval Architect - Clarendon (Arlington), VA

Serco; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Junior Naval Architect to perform routine analyses and prepare naval architectural deliverables in support of ship design and related floating structures. This entry-level role offers exposure to hull form, weight and stability, and design integration tasks under supervision.

You will be mentored by experienced staff, gain practical design experience, and contribute to technical reports and presentations while maintaining DoW Secret clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in naval architecture or related engineering field or equivalent training and experience.
• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses and prepare naval architectural deliverables for ships, crafts, and floating structures.
• Develop specifications and contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Receive guidance from senior staff and apply basic naval architectural knowledge.
• Support hull form, weight, stability, and design integration in compliance with rules and standards.
• Assist in reviews, project meetings, and documentation as required.

Skills

Naval architecture

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Presentations

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in naval architecture or related field

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy and Commercial Customers - Serco has a great opportunity for you!

The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

The Junior Naval Architect performs routine analyses and prepares naval architectural deliverables in support of the design of ships, craft, and other floating structures.

In this role, you will:

• Basic knowledge of naval architecture to perform routine analyses and prepare basic naval architectural deliverables in support of the design of ships, crafts, and other floating structures.
• Participates in the development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and provides inputs to technical reports and presentations.
• Receives technical guidance and training from the more experienced technical staff to which the individual is assigned.
• Applies basic naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products in one or more of the following technical areas:
• Hull Form and Hydrodynamic Performance: development of hull form geometry and lines plans, hydrostatics and curves of form, resistance and powering estimates, propulsor design and performance, appendage design, maneuvering analyses, seakeeping analyses, development of model test plans and observing and analyzing data from model tests or full-scale trials.
• Weight and Stability Analyses : development of weight and center of gravity estimates, performance of intact and damaged stability analyses, performance of deadweight surveys and inclining experiments.
• Concept and feasibility design studies addressing whole ship sizing and performance analyses, requirements validation, and design optimization.
• Design Integration: coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed, and other performance parameters.
• Structural Design : developing hull girder bending moments and structural configurations and scantlings in accordance with appropriate rules or design standards, development of superstructure, mast, and local support structure to withstand primary and secondary loads.
• General arrangements and configuration, developing requirements for area and volume, preparing overall ship arrangement concepts and drawings illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship considering location and adjacent constraints, performing special studies including access and line of sight analyses, assisting in detailed layouts of individual compartments such as living and berthing spaces, ship support spaces, storerooms, and shops.
• Assist with the review of design proposals and specifications.
• Participates in scheduled project review sessions and meetings with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues.
• Assists in preparing documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.
• Assists with preparation and presentation of formal briefings and staff seminars.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties.

To be succesful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture or related engineering field such as ocean engineering, or equivalent in training and experience, entry level.
• Microsoft Office Skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to assist in development and preparation of presentations.
• The ability to travel 10%.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan