Naval Architect, Junior

THOR Solutions, LLC • Washington, DC

1d • $60,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated Junior-Level Naval Architect to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, D.C. An ideal candidate will have prior knowledge or experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
• An ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge or experience with:
• U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs.
• DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
• Computer applications relating to naval architecture and ship design.
• Corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.
• Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge or experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level