Senior Structural Designer

MANTECH; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Senior Structural Designer to join our team. This on-site position is located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities include designing and optimizing shipboard electrical systems, creating schematics and 3D models, and ensuring compliance with MIL-SPEC and maritime standards. Travel to Chesapeake, VA and other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in electrical design maritime, small boat, or naval craft systems.
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Ability to review and approve detailed engineering drawings to standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize electrical components and systems for maritime environments.
• Create electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Develop 3D models and layouts using SolidWorks; perform load calculations and sizing.
• Review drawings for compliance with military, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and integration with Navy stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Maritime systems knowledge

Engineering calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Structural Designer to join our team. This position is onsite located on site at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Develop, modify, and optimize robust electrical components and systems for maritime environments, including power distribution, tactical communications, and control systems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD. Develop 3D models and layouts utilizing SolidWorks.
• Perform critical electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, component sizing, and compile precise equipment specifications to ensure optimal shipboard power reliability.
• Review, evaluate, and formally approve detailed engineering drawings, modifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with strict military, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Oversee and actively participate in prototype development, laboratory testing, and craft integration. Troubleshoot complex design, manufacturing, and performance issues in real-time.
• Partner closely with internal engineering teams, product developers, and Navy stakeholders to deliver mission-ready technical solutions.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation and design records
• Requires occasional travel to Chesapeake, VA, and within the United States for site visits.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of progressive experience in electrical design maritime, small boat, or naval craft systems.
• Expertise utilizing AutoCAD
• Experience manufacturing processes, materials, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience performing foundational and advanced electrical engineering calculations (load, sizing, schematics).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly to engineering teams and Navy leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling) is highly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting the NSWC Combatant Craft Division or similar DoD maritime programs.
• Specific design experience with U.S. Navy small boats, combatant craft, or amphibious assault craft systems.
• Demonstrated experience in project management or leading small design teams.
• Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and maritime regulatory standards (e.g., ABYC, IEEE 45).

Clearance Requirements

• US citizenship required and an active or current Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

• You must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• You will need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• This role frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• You must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations