Junior Naval Architect — Hybrid Ship Design & Analysis

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks an experienced Junior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, repair programs and related analyses. The role demands collaboration on design, stability, and propulsion studies within a hybrid in-office setting.

The ideal candidate will have a ABET-accredited engineering or marine degree, up to 2 years of relevant experience, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Practical work includes dock and sea trials support and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Marine Degree from ABET-accredited institution.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Ability to perform design calculations and studies.
• Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis.
• Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration stability, analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights structures and designs
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
• Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Familiarity with aluminum and FRP structure and production processes including welding and lamination.
• Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Structural Analysis

Propulsion Analysis

Security Clearance

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Marine

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks an experienced Junior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, repair programs and related analyses. The role demands collaboration on design, stability, and propulsion studies within a hybrid in-office setting.

The ideal candidate will have a ABET-accredited engineering or marine degree, up to 2 years of relevant experience, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Practical work includes dock and sea trials support and documentation.