Sr. Naval Architect

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinates review efforts for verification and validation work for Structural related work efforts in the Naval Architect discipline.
• Review design review comments submitted by junior engineers and advise decision on considerations for high impact and critical design review decisions.
• Provide mentorship to junior naval architects related to the area of shipboard Structurers design calculations and analyses.
• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration, stability analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats, perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.
• Review design review comments submitted by junior engineers and advise decision makers on considerations for high impact and critical design review decisions.
• Provide mentorship to junior naval architects related to the area of shipboard Structurers design calculations and analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture or related field
• 10+ years of documented experience with designing structural and strength components for shipboard use, experience with marine structural codes, and development and use of structural analysis calculations
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $108,100.00/Yr. - USD $180,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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