Naval Architect - Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV)

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

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.