Naval Architect — Mid-Level USCG Ship Design (DC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

THOR Solutions, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team at USCG Headquarters. The role involves feasibility, preliminary and contract design, stability analyses, and hull-form assessments for surface assets.

A Secret clearance is preferred and travel up to 10% may be required. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and at least 3 years of related experience, plus familiarity with U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or 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.

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

Stability analysis

Hydrodynamics

Seakeeping

Hull design

Communication skills

Productivity software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

THOR Solutions, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team at USCG Headquarters. The role involves feasibility, preliminary and contract design, stability analyses, and hull-form assessments for surface assets.

A Secret clearance is preferred and travel up to 10% may be required. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and at least 3 years of related experience, plus familiarity with U.S.