Naval Architect Engineer 3 - 30097 1 1

HII's Mission Technologies division; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer to lead design, analysis, and integration for the MUSV prototype program. You will develop structural, weight, stability and hydrodynamic assessments and translate SOW requirements into engineering deliverables.

You will oversee shipyard construction activities, verify quality, and ensure compliance with ABS and Navy standards while collaborating across disciplines in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of naval architecture principles and ship design fundamentals.
• Ability to perform basic analyses of hull form, stability and seakeeping.
• Familiarity with ABS/Navy design standards or regulatory rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine naval architecture tasks applying standard techniques and criteria to ship hull, foundation, superstructure, and arrangements.
• Contribute to MUSV prototype design, construction, integration, and testing phases.
• Review specifications, interface documents, and design drawings to support configuration baselines.
• Provide oversight during shipyard activities, monitor progress and ensure conformance with design standards.

Skills

Naval architecture

Job description

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Requisition Number:31124

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$92,837.00-$132,623.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come join HII!! Where Hard stuff is done right.

This opportunity resides withinUncrewed Systems (UxS), supporting advanced naval unmanned surface vessel (USV/MUSV) development, autonomy integration, and prototype test execution. We design, build, integrate, and test state‑of‑the‑art unmanned maritime systems for national defense and commercial partners.

Our team takes a comprehensive "cradle-to-grave" approach to every program—we don't just design; we develop, integrate, build, test, and deploy. Working within our collaborative, cross-functional environment, team members have unique opportunities to expand their expertise across multiple disciplines. We embrace a culture of shared ownership where everyone contributes beyond traditional boundaries, making this an ideal role for those who thrive on variety and continuous learning.

This position can be located in VA Beach or Pocasset, Mass.

What you will be doing...

Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks. As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses. Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment. Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyse, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects. The duties described herein cover major duties as required. However, this does not exclude the requirement of performing related duties under normal conditions, and other duties directed by supervision.

As a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer, you will provide engineering leadership and shipyard‑focused expertise across the design, construction, integration, and test phases of a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) prototype program. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and/or review structural, weight, stability, hydrodynamic, maneuvering and seakeeping characteristics to ensure MUSV designs meet threshold performance requirements.
• Understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards and/or Navy Ship Design standards and/or USCG Rules. Applying rulesets to autonomous vessels.
• Translate MUSV SOW requirements into engineering products including specifications, interface documentation, design drawing reviews, and configuration baselines.
• Provide engineering oversight during shipyard construction or conversion activities—monitor progress, verify construction quality, and ensure alignment with approved design standards.
• Collaborate closely