Senior Naval Architect - Hybrid for USCG Modernization

American Systems Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization and repair programs. You will provide expertise in structural design, welding, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems for major acquisitions.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs for compliance, guiding welding and producibility, developing specifications and SOWs, and leading technical data package development. Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• BS or MS in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years supporting ACAT I programs preferred.
• Experience with federal shipbuilding or boat acquisition programs preferred.
• Familiarity with USN and commercial ship design rules, including ABS / NVR.
• Experience with HM&E systems, auxiliary systems, and technical package development.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in structural design, welding, fabrication, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems development for major acquisition efforts.
• Review engineering designs and shipbuilder deliverables for compliance with program requirements and design standard, supporting cutter modernization and structural design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on welding, structural fabrication, and producibility.
• Support development of specifications, SOWs, CDRLs, and technical responses during design reviews.
• Collaborate with the USCG Ship Design Team, Technical Authorities, shipbuilders, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve integration issues and reduce technical risk.
• Conduct analysis and design of auxiliary systems, lead development of technical data packages and reviews.
• Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.

Skills

Structural design

Welding

HM&E systems

Auxiliary systems

Technical data packages

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Marine/Naval)

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support the USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization and repair programs. You will provide expertise in structural design, welding, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems for major acquisitions.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs for compliance, guiding welding and producibility, developing specifications and SOWs, and leading technical data package development. Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.