Senior Maritime Engineer: NAVY/DoD Systems & Waterfront

Career Opportunities; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Opportunities seeks a Senior Maritime Engineer to support Navy and DoD maritime programs, focusing on planning, design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex maritime systems.

The role requires experience with Navy vessels and waterfront operations, collaborating with Government customers and contractors. A active Secret clearance is preferred and travel to Navy facilities may be needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional engineering experience supporting Navy/DoD maritime programs.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, documentation, and change management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and government customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for US Navy maritime waterfront and ocean engineering programs.
• Contribute to design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of maritime systems.
• Review technical data, documents, and drawings; participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Coordinate with vendors, shipyards, and subcontractors; ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; support field operations and testing activities.

Skills

Engineering principles

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering background

Systems Engineering background

Job description

Career Opportunities seeks a Senior Maritime Engineer to support Navy and DoD maritime programs, focusing on planning, design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex maritime systems.

The role requires experience with Navy vessels and waterfront operations, collaborating with Government customers and contractors. A active Secret clearance is preferred and travel to Navy facilities may be needed.