Naval Structure Engineer II

Catapult Solutions Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Naval Structures Engineer Level II to support inspection efforts for naval clients. This onsite role is based in Bethesda, MD 20817 and offers a Direct Hire with full benefits.

The successful candidate will design, modify, and analyze naval and commercial ship structures, document results, and ensure sections meet primary and secondary load requirements. A bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience evaluating structures.
• Ability to perform closed-form structural calculations and failure assessments.
• Ability to review drawings and assess alternative configurations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural design, modification, and analysis of naval and commercial ship platforms.
• Provide results and summary documentation of technical work.
• Design and assess ship structural members and components against loads and strength criteria.
• Evaluate alternate configurations as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Design review

Numerical analysis

Experimental investigations

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Naval Structures Engineer Level II to join our team supporting inspection efforts for our Naval clients.

Onsite in Bethesda, MD 20817

Starting Salary Range - $70,000 - $100,000/year

Direct Hire with Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Conduct structural design, modification, and analysis of naval and commercial ship platforms.
• Provide results and summary documentation of technical work
• Design and assess primary and secondary ship structural members and components against primary and operational loads, including hull assessments against ultimate strength, progressive collapse, and other novel secondary loadings in accordance with the applicable naval or commercial design guidance
• Design and analyze advanced/specialized ship structural members and components to include monohull ships, multi-hull ships, arctic vessels, unmanned surface vehicles, and advanced

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience evaluating structures.
• Ability to conduct structural analyses including closed forms structural calculations, drawing reviews, and failure assessments, numerical analysis, and experimental investigations of existing and concept designs.
• Able to evaluate structural components and consider/identify alternate structural configurations

Desired Experience:

• Familiar with naval structures such as ships, submarines, and structural components.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.