Naval Architect (SECRET) – Hull, Hydrodynamics & Stability

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres in Mobile, AL is seeking a Naval Architect (Hull, Hydrodynamics, Weights, Stability) with an active SECRET clearance. The role requires on-site work in Mobile, with some travel to Washington, DC, to support the customer.

You will provide SME engineering support across ship design, manage design reviews, and oversee junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a naval architecture background, extensive stability expertise, and hands-on experience with 3D design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering or Ocean Engineering with 7+ years in ship design.
• Experience with intact and damage stability and trim sensitivity calculations.
• Proficient in automated engineering software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, ShipConstructor, Rhino3D, GHS, CargoMAX, AdobePro).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills; able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Active SECRET clearance verifiable in JPAS or ability to obtain interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management with SME input on hull, hydrodynamics, weights, and stability.
• Review contract design deliverables and perform critical design analysis.
• Develop corrective design comments to meet government specs; propose technical resolutions.
• Provide HM&E assessments and train junior SDM engineers.

Skills

Stability analysis

Security clearance

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ShipConstructor

Rhino3D

GHS

CargoMAX

Adobe Pro

Job description

Sayres in Mobile, AL is seeking a Naval Architect (Hull, Hydrodynamics, Weights, Stability) with an active SECRET clearance. The role requires on-site work in Mobile, with some travel to Washington, DC, to support the customer.

You will provide SME engineering support across ship design, manage design reviews, and oversee junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a naval architecture background, extensive stability expertise, and hands-on experience with 3D design tools.