Naval Architect

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Naval Architect to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a hybrid position.

The Naval Architect will support the development of innovative maritime solutions by applying engineering principles to ship and submarine design, construction, and assessment. This role links technological capabilities with mission needs to ensure high-performance and survivable naval platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and develop cost-effective technical solutions addressing societal needs and commercial applications, including product design, raw material utilization, and environmental analysis
• Support engineering efforts across testing, production, and maintenance activities by supervising operations, troubleshooting failures, performing quality assurance, and estimating project costs and schedules
• Design, construct, and maintain a wide range of maritime vessels, including small combatant craft, aircraft carriers, and both manned and unmanned submarines
• Execute all phases of ship design, including hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, flotation and stability, structural design, internal arrangements, and construction, while conducting cost and survivability assessments
• Perform complex ship and submarine design studies using modern computational tools and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 14+ years of experience in the design, operation, maintenance, or testing of watercraft, including experience working with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Department of Defense (DoD) standards
• At least 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing personnel
• Experience working with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP), and wood
• Experience developing and reviewing standards for small boats.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily a sedentary, computer-based role with occasional on-site boat inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and management via email, phone, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).