Part-Time Senior Naval Architect: Ship Design & Onboard

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 78,523 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the Engineering Design Team in delivering high-quality, execution-focused engineering solutions across naval shipbuilding programs. This role blends design with production, testing, and delivery in active shipyard environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in naval/commercial shipbuilding, strong ship structures and systems integration experience, and will work across NAVSEA, MSC, and commercial platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• 10+ years of naval and/or commercial shipbuilding experience.
• Experience with NAVSEA, MSC, or major U.S. shipyards.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural and naval architectural analyses for ship systems, foundations, and modifications.
• Conduct DDAM shock analysis, FEA, and load-path evaluations.
• Develop and validate shock-qualified designs for shipboard equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA design practices and classification rules.
• Develop, review, and redline Technical Design Packages (TDPs).
• Coordinate shipyard checks and resolve installation issues with production teams.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Structural Engineering

FEA

3D Modeling

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

ShipConstructor

Job description

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the Engineering Design Team in delivering high-quality, execution-focused engineering solutions across naval shipbuilding programs. This role blends design with production, testing, and delivery in active shipyard environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in naval/commercial shipbuilding, strong ship structures and systems integration experience, and will work across NAVSEA, MSC, and commercial platforms.