Senior-Level Naval Architect

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres and Associates Corporation in Boston, MA seeks a Senior-Level Naval Architect with a SECRET clearance to lead naval architecture efforts for the Navy’s Service Craft Planning Yard. The role focuses on stability, weights, and structural engineering, with lifecycle support for vessel modifications and repairs.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee shipboard design reviews, and coordinate a skilled team in a demanding defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of stability analysis tools and methods.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis tools and methods.
• Familiarity with US Navy, ABS, USCG, and commercial engineering requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support resource for Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering in PMS 300 PY Technical Lead and PMs.
• Provide technical leadership for shipboard modifications, repairs, alterations, and assessments.
• Manage technical workforce responsible for PMS 300 PY Group workload including shipboard designs and analyses.
• Provide SME in Naval Architecture for day-to-day fleet issues.
• Develop and review vessel stability assessments and weight/moment calculations.
• Develop, review and revise SIDs using AutoCAD and issue to PMS 300 database.
• Develop SARs and upload to PMS 300 database.
• Provide LAR support and responses.
• Review drawings, calculations, and docs for adequacy and compliance.
• Coordinate and manage shipcheck teams and travel as required.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. Naval Architecture or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GHS

Job description

Sayres, a distinguished leader in defense support services to the DOD, is currently seeking an experienced Senior-Level Naval Architect with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS, in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Naval Architect will provide engineering leadership and technical support to the PMS 300 Service Craft Planning Yard (PY) group, supporting craft modifications, shipboard repairs, engineering assessments, design development, and life-cycle engineering activities.

The Naval Architect will provide naval architecture and engineering support for the design, analysis, evaluation, modification, and life-cycle engineering of the Service Craft Fleet. The position will specifically focus on vessel stability, weights and centers management and structural engineering, possess a strong background in naval architecture, with experience in intact and damaged stability, hydrostatics, weight and moment calculations, and marine structural design and analysis. Should possess extensive knowledge and experience in managing and accomplishing the workload of a Navy Planning Yard or commercial equivalent (design of vessel modifications and life cycle engineering support). At a minimum, the Candidate must possess B.S. degree in Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline. Candidate must be able to obtain Government Common Access Card and Secret Clearance for accessing government systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead engineering support resource for Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering in support of PMS 300 PY Technical Lead and PMS 300 Project Managers for managing and accomplishing US Navy Service Craft Planning Yard workload.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for shipboard modifications, repairs, alterations, and engineering assessments, including development and review of engineering solutions for in service vessels.
• Manage and coordinate a technical workforce responsible for PMS 300 Service Craft PY Group's workload, including shipboard designs, stability analyses, structural analyses, design reviews, engineering assessments and day to day technical support.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in primary engineering discipline (Naval Architecture) for engineering and technical support for day-to-day issues presented by the Fleet.
• Develop and review vessel stability assessments including all traditional naval architecture practices and standards.
• Evaluate proposed weight additions, removals, and relocations to determine their effects on vessel displacement, stability, trim, list and operating limits.
• Develop and review weight estimates, weight reports, and weight and moment calculations to support vessel modifications and configuration management.
• Apply knowledge of marine structural design principles, vessel construction, structural members and connections, load paths, strength, stability and shipboard arrangements to support vessel modifications and repairs.
• Interpret and apply applicable US Navy, ABS, USCG, and commercial engineering and design requirements.
• Develop, review and revise Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) using AutoCAD. Review and mark-up SIDs developed by other engineering activities and issue/upload completed SIDs to PMS 300 database.
• Develop Ship Alteration Records (SARs) and issue & upload completed SARs to PMS 300 database.
• Provide Laison Action Record (LAR) support, including preparation of LAR responses and issuance/upload of completed LARs.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, technical documentation, and proposed shipboard modifications for technical adequacy, structural integrity, constructability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the workload of shipcheck teams, including planning, technical direction, and review of shipcheck results.
• Travel for shipchecks, vessel inspections, technical meetings, and other program activities as required (typically up to 5 days per month).

Qualifications & Clearance Requirements:

• B.S. Degree or higher in Naval Architecture or related engineering discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of stability analysis tools and methods (GHS, hand-calc methods, and relevant industry standards).
• Strong working knowledge of structural analysis tools and methods (finite element analysis, hand-calc methods, and relevant industry standards).
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, stress/strain, statics, and structures sizing.
• Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, forming and joining methods.
• Familiarity and experience with US Navy, ABS, USCG, and commercial engineering and design requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

The position description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet specific project needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while surpassing customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued excellence in providing service to the Federal Government since 2001.

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