Naval Architect

ManTech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Naval Architect to design and analyze hovercraft, ships, and other maritime systems using CFD and FEA to optimize performance and safety. Must be located within commutable distance to Washington DC for periodic on‑site collaboration.

You will perform CFD/FEA analyses, collaborate with engineers and CAD designers, and present technical results. Strong written and verbal communication are essential for reports and stakeholder presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or closely related field.
• 3+ years of naval architecture experience focusing on CFD.
• Proficiency with CFD and FEA software.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and maritime systems.
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform naval architecture design and analysis for hovercraft, ships, and marine systems.
• Conduct CFD and FEA to assess performance and optimize design.
• Collaborate with project teams including engineers, PMs, and CAD designers.
• Develop POA&Ms and manage task timelines with minimal supervision.
• Document findings and present results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Skills

CFD applications

Naval architecture

Hydrodynamics

CAD tools

Spreadsheet design equations

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture

Ocean/Mechanical engineering related

Tools

Star-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

Femap/NASTRAN/ANSYS

CAD software

Job description

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.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.