Junior Naval Architect: Ship Design & Analysis

CACI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI in Washington, DC seeks a Junior Naval Architect to design, analyze, and improve ships and ship systems. You will work with CAD/CAE tools to create plans, drawings and analytical models, evaluating feasibility and performance. The role supports compliance with regulatory and classification standards and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance; travel is up to 25% locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering.
• Experience with ship system performance assessment using CAD/CAE.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and analyze new ships and ship systems.
• Use design software to prepare plans, drawings and analytical models; evaluate feasibility.
• Analyze design performance using analytic tools, models, testing; report results.
• Apply regulatory and customer standards, classification society rules to ship designs and modifications.

Skills

CAD/CAE experience

Strong communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhinoceros 3D

GHS

SHCP

HECSTAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

CACI in Washington, DC seeks a Junior Naval Architect to design, analyze, and improve ships and ship systems. You will work with CAD/CAE tools to create plans, drawings and analytical models, evaluating feasibility and performance. The role supports compliance with regulatory and classification standards and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance; travel is up to 25% locally.