Naval Architect, Junior
About The Position
THOR Solutions is seeking a junior-level Naval Architect to provide technical support to the United States Coast Guard Ship Design Team at USCG Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The role supports ship feasibility, concept, preliminary, and contract design, including integration, stability analysis, and evaluation of hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties. Work is full-time onsite, with limited local-remote flexibility possible with customer approval. Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, and zero to two years of progressive Naval Architecture experience. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire, is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for clearance and will be considered. The anticipated pay range is $60,000–$90,000. Compensation offered will depend on individual factors, including education, qualifications, and experience. Work is primarily desk and computer activity in an office environment, with periodic visits to waterfront or shipboard settings that may involve traversing confined spaces, ladders, and hatches, as well as repetitive motion or vision-related demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Zero to two years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
- Proficiency with common productivity software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire; applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Prior knowledge or experience with U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs.
- Prior knowledge or experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
- Prior knowledge or experience with computer applications relating to naval architecture and ship design.
- Prior knowledge or experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
- Prior knowledge or experience with USN, USCG, IACS, and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary, and contract design.
- Support ship integration, stability analysis, and assessment of hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
- Evaluate systems and equipment and develop and analyze requirements.
- Perform studies and prepare 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
- Accrued paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
- Medical insurance with three plan options
- TRICARE supplemental coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
- Dental insurance with two plan options
- Vision insurance with two plan options
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Commuter/transit benefits
- Basic life and AD&D insurance for employee
- Additional life insurance options for employee and family
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pet benefits
- Legal plan
- Identity theft protection plan
- Employee Assistance Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
