Naval Architect, Journeyman

THOR Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance (3 plan options)

TRICARE Supplemental Coverage

Dental Insurance (2 plan options)

Vision Insurance (2 plan options)

FSAs (Healthcare and Dependent Care)

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THOR Solutions, in Washington, DC, seeks a mid-level Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team. The role involves feasibility, concept, and contract design, along with stability analysis and seakeeping assessments.

Candidates should have relevant naval architecture experience and familiarity with USCG regulations. The position is full-time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC, with a limited hybrid schedule after a probationary period and customer approval.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited naval architecture degree and relevant technical background.
• At least three years of progressive naval architecture experience.
• Experience with computer applications related to naval architecture and ship design.
• Familiarity with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• Familiarity with USN, USCG, IACS or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Strong communications skills.
• Proficiency with common productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration, stability analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats, perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct analyses on stability studies, assist with inclining experiments and weight and stability tests, and oversee design development.

Skills

Naval architecture knowledge

Communications skills

Corrosion principles

Regulations familiarity

Ship design software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

Productivity software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated mid-level Naval Architect to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. An ideal candidate will have prior experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration, stability analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats, perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct analyses on stability studies, assist with inclining experiments and weight and stability tests, and oversee design development.

Location

Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. After a probationary period, a limited hybrid schedule may be permitted with customer approval.

Travel

Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.

Typical Physical Activity

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $80,000 – 110,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required

This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
• Experience with computer applications relating to naval architecture and ship design.
• Experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• Familiarity with USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs preferred.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.

Benefit Offerings

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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