Senior Naval Architect - Clarendon (Arlington), VA

Serco; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to perform analyses and deliver naval architectural outputs in support of ship design and related floating structures. The role requires strong knowledge of hull form, hydrodynamics, weights and stability, and the ability to integrate inputs across disciplines.

U.S. citizenship and an active DoW Secret clearance, plus a Bachelor's in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, are needed to join our

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required or ability to obtain.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering field.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in naval architecture.

Responsibilities

• Apply naval architectural knowledge to develop analyses and deliverables per regulations and standards.
• Develop hull form geometry, lines plans, hydrostatics, and powering estimates.
• Perform weight, stability, and damage analyses and model test planning.
• Coordinate design inputs across disciplines to produce balanced solutions.
• Prepare documentation and participate in project reviews and briefings.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrodynamics

Weights & Stability

CAD software

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Finite element analysis

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Senior Naval Architect performs routine analyses and prepares naval architectural deliverables in support of the design of ships, craft, and other floating structures.

In this role you will:

• Apply naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products.

• Partticipate in the development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and provide inputs to technical reports and presentations.

• Provide hull form and hydrodynamic performance, including development of hull form geometry and lines plans, hydrostatics and curves of form, resistance, and powering estimates, propulsor design and performance, appendage design, maneuvering analyses, seakeeping analyses, development of model test plans, and observing and analyzing data from model tests or full-scale trials.

• Provide weight and stability analyses, including development of weight and center of gravity estimates, performance of intact and damaged stability analyses, performance of deadweight surveys and inclining experiments.

• Provide concept and feasibility design studies addressing whole ship sizing and performance analyses, requirements validation, and design optimization.

• Perform design integration, coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed, and other performance parameters.

• Perform structural design, developing hull girder bending moments and structural configurations and scantlings in accordance with appropriate rules or design standards, development of superstructure, mast, and local support structure to withstand primary and secondary loads.

• Make general arrangements and configuration, developing requirements for area and volume, preparing overall ship arrangement concepts and drawings illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship considering location and adjacency constraints, performing special studies including access and line of sight analyses, assisting in detailed layouts of individual compartments such as living and berthing spaces, ship support spaces, storerooms, and shops Assists with the review of design proposals and specifications.

• Participate in scheduled project review sessions and meetings with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues.

• Assist in design integration with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues.

• Assist in preparing documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.

• Assist with preparation and presentation of formal briefings and staff seminars.

• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

• A U.S. citizenship.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering field such as Ocean Engineering.

• Five (5) years of relevant work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology.

• A working knowledge of Structures, hydrodynamics, weights and stability, speed and powering, hull form design, arrangements, manning, vibration, damage control and survivability.

• To be familiar with and use of U.S Navy and MIL Specifications related to ship design, classification of society rules, and professional society guidance and specifications.

• To be experience with 2D and 3D CAD software and common Naval Architecture design software programs and finite elements modeling and simulations.

• To be able to travel 10%.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance - so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .