Naval Architect

Archer; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with MANTECH, seeks a Naval Architect with strong CFD experience to support design, analysis, and optimization of hovercraft, ships, and other maritime systems near Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include CFD/FEA analyses, collaboration with engineers and CAD designers, and preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture or related field, 3+ years in naval architecture with CFD, and active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in naval architecture with a focus on CFD applications.
• Proficiency in CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools, and in FEA software such as Femap, NASTRAN, ANSYS or similar.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, and maritime systems.
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform naval architecture design and analysis activities related to hovercraft, ships, boats and other marine systems.
• Perform CFD and finite element analyses to assess performance, validate design and optimize systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to validate assumptions, refine performance, and develop deliverables.
• Manage task requirements and timelines through Plans of Action and Milestones with minimal supervision.
• Document findings in reports and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Naval Architecture

CFD analysis

Strong communications

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

Star-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

Femap

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Naval Architect. The candidate must be located within a commutable distance to Washington DC to allow for periodic on-site collaboration. In this role, you will apply your expertise in naval architecture and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to support the design, analysis, and optimization of hovercraft, ships, and other maritime systems. This position plays a critical part in ensuring performance, efficiency, and safety across a variety of naval platforms.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performing a wide variety of naval architecture design and analysis activities related to hovercraft, ships, boats and other marine systems in support of MANTECH’s military and commercial customers.
• Performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analyses (FEA) to assess system performance characteristics assessments, validate system adequacy, and optimize system design.
• Working collaboratively with goal-oriented project teams, including other engineers, program managers, and CAD designers to validate design assumptions, refine system-level performance, and develop project deliverables.
• Manages task requirements and work execution timelines through development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) with minimal guidance from supervisor.
• Documenting technical findings in well-organized and comprehensive reports and presenting results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of experience in naval architecture with a focus on CFD applications
• Proficiency in CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools, and in FEA software such as Femap, NASTRAN, ANSYS or similar.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, and maritime systems
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations
• Ability to utilize spreadsheets to program first-principle and empirical design equations. Ability to generate high-quality design and analysis reports as well as the ability to interpret experimental data and validate simulation results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with model testing, sea trials, or hydrodynamic test facilities
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy ship design standards and practices
• Experience with programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB) for automation and post-processing
• Experience working with composite materials, including basic understanding of materials and fabrication, and development of fabrication layup details and ply tables
• Active participation in industry conferences or publications related to naval hydrodynamics

Clearance Requirements

• Must hold an Active Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Ability to travel and perform ship inspections, including climbing and descending ladders.