Naval Architect IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Spot Bonuses

Job summary

ICI Services is seeking a Naval Architect IV to join our Washington, DC team. The role focuses on engineering support across lifecycle acquisitions, from early development to fielding, with emphasis on hull, propulsion, and mechanical systems.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in Naval Architecture, DoD experience, and strong collaboration skills. This position is based in Washington, DC and involves working with multidisciplinary SMEs to drive program success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Naval Architecture.
• Experience with DoD/DoN procedures and policies; DoD 5000 process.
• Supervisory experience; ship building experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or naval architecture; Master’s preferred.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support across lifecycle acquisitions from development through fielding.
• Conduct engineering reviews supporting requirements development and configuration control.
• Develop objective quality evidence (OQE) to inform leadership and ensure program success.
• Serve as naval architect subject matter expert across machinery, hull, propulsion, and systems.
• Perform analyses of mission requirements for UxV platforms and translate to design.
• Support RFP activities, pre-award meetings, and post-award conferences.
• Contribute to TEMP and T&E strategy and assess TRL of proposals.

Skills

Naval architecture expertise

Machinery integration

Hull form design

Propulsion systems

Electrical systems

Hydrodynamics

Stability & survivability

Structures & arrangements

Unmanned systems

C4I & avionics

Test & evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or naval architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer License preferred

Job description

Naval Architect IV - Position Description

We anticipate future opportunities for a Naval Architect IV who wants to grow with the Company and join our team in Washington, DC.

ICI Services is a 100% Employee‑Owned small business celebrating our 25th year delivering superior products and responsive services aligned to customers’ needs. Our employee‑owners include acquisition analysts, financial analysts, engineers, configuration specialists, logisticians, technicians, IT professionals, and ship production specialists providing integral, quality support to multiple Navy organizations. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Security Clearance

• Applicant must be eligible to hold an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.

Position/Job Description

General Tasking Description:

• The candidate will provide engineering and technical support across the acquisition of lifecycle, supporting systems from early development through fielding.
• Responsibilities include conducting engineering and technical reviews supporting requirements development, managing technical configuration control, and developing objective quality evidence (OQE) to inform program leadership and ensure successful program execution.
• Provide technical expertise as a naval architect subject matter expert. A strong candidate will have experience designing and integrating machinery, hull form, propulsion, electrical systems, auxiliary systems, hydrodynamics, sea‑keeping, survivability, stability, structures, arrangements, habitability, outfitting, lifesaving and mooring systems, cargo handling systems, unmanned systems, C4I, aviation, combat systems, autonomy, electronics, and other technical areas as needed.
• Perform engineering analyses of mission and performance requirements for UxV platforms and translate those into design direction, performance, configuration, space and weight, and arrangements. This includes feasibility studies; contract design activities; detail design and construction activities; independent design reviews; in‑service ship integration; shipboard installation support; test and evaluation (T&E) support, and special studies.
• Perform review and analysis as required to ensure UxV solutions are functionally balanced and integrated in regard to system distribution, seaworthiness, mission effectiveness, survivability, and overall performance. Also, identify possible alternative solutions and COAs for increased performance and/or cost savings.
• Provide support for development and evaluation of shipyard proposals by participating in RFP requirements activities to ensure feasibility and maturity. The candidate will engage in pre‑award meetings, pre‑award surveys, and negotiations of support, and post‑award conferences.
• Support development and updates of the overall T&E strategy and Test Evaluation Management Plan (TEMP) by adjudicating comments from reviewers.
• Provide evaluations, analysis, and recommendations regarding the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of overall proposals and integrated systems.
• Support in the development of training materials, GFE documentation, GFI, and support Planning Yard Managers with GFI/GFE management.
• Foster collaboration and relationship building within a multidisciplinary team of technical SMEs, management professionals, and industry stakeholders to drive project success through collective expertise.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in Naval Architecture.
• Experience working with management, Government technical management, or Industry business management. DoD/DoN procedures and policies (DoD 5000 process); US Navy procedures and processes; supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; ship building experience desired.

Educational & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, naval architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree in engineering or naval architecture preferred.
• Professional Engineer License preferred.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting Match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking).
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
• Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses).

Company Overview

ICI Services is an Employee‑Owned Business with a proud history of providing engineering & integration, systems acquisition, information warfare, and in‑service sustainment to our government customers. These objectives have been achieved by facilitating strong customer satisfaction and continuous growth. ICI Services’ engineers, analysts, logisticians, technicians and information technology specialists provide integral, quality support to multiple U.S. Navy organizations and the Department of Homeland Security. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.