Naval Structures Engineer II

Catapult Solutions Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Naval Structures Engineer II to join our defense-focused engineering team. The role supports inspection efforts for naval programs and requires strong structural analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing, modifying, and analyzing naval and commercial ship structures, preparing results and summary documentation, and evaluating primary and secondary members against loads, hull strength, and progressive collapse.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience evaluating structures.
• Ability to conduct structural analyses, including calculations and failure assessments.
• Familiar with naval structures such as ships and submarines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 against loads and hull strength.
• Analyze advanced ship structures including monohull, multi-hull, Arctic vessels, and USVs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Failure assessment

Drawing reviews

Numerical analysis

Naval knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Direct hire fulltime position for a Naval Structures Engineer II in Bethesda, MD

We are seeking an experienced Naval Structures Engineer Level II to join our team supporting inspection efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD).

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:

• 2-5 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
• 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.