Junior Naval Architect

CACI•Washington Dc, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Naval Architect in our Washington, DC office to perform design and analysis of new and existing ships and ship systems. Responsibilities: Design, develop and analyze new ships and ship system concepts. Develop complex designs for current and conceptualized ships, systems and equipment. Use design software to prepare plans, drawings and analytical models. Evaluate designs for feasibility. Analyze critical elements or performance of the design using analytic tools, model scale and full scale testing, or prototyping as appropriate. Prepare reports of results and conclusions. Recommend and implement changes to designs based on conclusions. Identify and apply regulatory and customer standards, commercial and military standards, as well as classification society rules, to ship designs and modifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering
Experience working with ship system performance assessment and prediction methods, especially utilizing computer assisted design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) software in the design process.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Good interpersonal skills to work with project teams and stakeholders.
Must be a US citizen and have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Skills in Microsoft Office
Good written and verbal (English) communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to create drawings in AutoCAD and 3D models in Rhinoceros 3D
Experience using GHS, SHCP, or HECSTAB software
Two or more years of experience in US Navy or USCG ship design.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and analyze new ships and ship system concepts.
Develop complex designs for current and conceptualized ships, systems and equipment.
Use design software to prepare plans, drawings and analytical models.
Evaluate designs for feasibility.
Analyze critical elements or performance of the design using analytic tools, model scale and full scale testing, or prototyping as appropriate.
Prepare reports of results and conclusions.
Recommend and implement changes to designs based on conclusions.
Identify and apply regulatory and customer standards, commercial and military standards, as well as classification society rules, to ship designs and modifications.