Naval Architect (Structures)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS • Washington, DC

75d • $77,600 - $129,600

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architect
• 3+ 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
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

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.
• Conduct, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.
• 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 decisionmakers on considerations for high impact and critical design review decisions.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees