Structural Engineer

ICI Services Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Spot Bonuses

Job summary

ICI Services Corporation seeks aStructural Engineer to support the PMS 300 Program Office in Washington, DC. You will work with government stakeholders, shipyards, naval architects, and multidisciplinary teams to develop requirements, integrate systems, and perform analyses including FEA for ship design products.

The role involves design reviews, documentation preparation, and supporting modernization efforts to enhance fleet readiness while leveraging our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal government programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical documentation development.
• Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment, modernization, or integration efforts for military systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development, design, integration, and production-level engineering of ship design products per Government System Specification and ABS requirements.
• Develop structural calculations and drawings with details, loads and methodology per contract requirements.
• Conduct structural analysis (e.g., FEA) and optimize hull weights with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, program offices, shipyards, and technical teams.
• Participate in design reviews and system assessments; improve shipbuilding processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Technical documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Structural Engineer - Position Description

We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join our team supporting the PMS 300 Program Office in Washington, DC. Working closely with government stakeholders, shipyards, naval architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will support requirements development, systems integration, configuration management, and technical analyses involving HM&E systems, C4I capabilities, and mission equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical Navy shipbuilding and modernization initiatives that enhance fleet readiness, operational effectiveness, and warfighter capability while advancing your career within a 100% employee-owned company.

ICI Services is a 100% Employee‑Owned small business celebrating our 25th year delivering superior products and responsive services aligned to customers’ needs. Our employee-owners include acquisition analysts, financial analysts, engineers, configuration specialists, logisticians, technicians, IT professionals, and ship production specialists providing integral, quality support to multiple Navy organizations. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Security Clearance

• Applicant must hold or be able to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.

Position/Job Description

General Tasking Description:

• Support development, design, integration, and production level engineering of ship design products in accordance with Government System Specification and ABS requirements.
• Leverage NAVSEA and ABS design practices to develop structural calculations and drawings with details, loads and methodology, as prescribed by contractual requirements.
• Utilize design tools to conduct structural analysis for detailed ship design to include, but not limited to, FEA analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize hull weights into the overall ship design.
• Analyze operational requirements and develop technical solutions supporting mission needs.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, technical reports, and system specifications.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, program offices, shipyards, and technical teams.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and system assessments.
• Take part in the evaluation and improvement of shipbuilding processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and cost-effectiveness.

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal government programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical documentation development.
• Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment, modernization, or integration efforts for military systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with US Navy systems.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to perform job duties.
• Experience supporting Commercial Ship Building programs, Military Sealift Command Shipbuilding programs, or Coast Guard ship building programs
• Experience with CAD software programs.
• Personnel with vibration and noise mitigation experience.
• Experience supporting shipyards.
• Experience with advanced steel panel line fabrication/assembly techniques and solutions.
• Experience with Navy TWH processes, including margin management and production planning.
• Desired Skills:
  • Systems integration
  • Requirements analysis
  • Technical documentation
  • Stakeholder coordination

Educational & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Naval Architecture, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline is preferred but can be waved with 10 Years of experience.

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Benefits

ICI Services provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

Our Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Immediately Vesting Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses)

Company Overview

ICI Services is an Employee-Owned Business with a proud history of providing Engineering & Integration, Systems Acquisition, Information Warfare, and In-Service Sustainment to our government customers. These objectives have been achieved by facilitating strong customer satisfaction and continuous growth. ICI Services’ engineers, analysts, logisticians, technicians and information technology specialists provide integral, quality support to multiple US Navy organizations and the Department of Homeland Security. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

VEVRAA Federal Contractor