Naval Architect

Naval Sea Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

The Naval Architect will serve as a Structural Engineer in the Naval Architecture and Structures Division of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. The role plans and manages development and application of Navy platform structural requirements, characterizations, predictions, and performance assessments for in-service and new acquisition programs, and addresses related structural issues as directed.

The position plans and oversees performance, risk, and affordability tradeoffs for high-priority structures-related design and research and development efforts. It coordinates and advocates for program funds for field activity and contractor technical support, develops and maintains Navy technical standards for ship structural integrity designs and assessments, and conducts independent technical evaluations and reviews of structural requirements, specifications, designs, analyses, criteria, products, waivers, risk assessments, and life-cycle engineering efforts.

The role assesses whether proposed structural work can correct current or projected naval structural integrity deficiencies. It also resolves controversial or highly complex structural integrity problems that are not susceptible to standard treatment, applying new theories and technical developments as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must meet the position's DAWIA certification requirements in the assigned functional area and tier, as well as continuous learning point requirements, within established timeframes.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level, evaluating and incorporating current developments in naval structural engineering into technical plans, proposals, and specifications governing naval ship systems design, development, production, procurement, and utilization.
• Meet the basic engineering education qualification through one of the stated pathways: a qualifying professional engineering degree; current EI/EIT registration or PE licensure; passing the FE examination or another written engineering registration test; at least 60 qualifying semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the development and application of Navy platform structural requirements, characterizations, predictions, and performance assessments for in-service and new acquisition programs.
• Plan and oversee performance, risk, and affordability tradeoffs for high-priority and high-visibility structures-related design and research and development efforts.
• Coordinate and advocate for program funds needed to provide field activity and contractor technical support for structural reviews and assessments.
• Develop and maintain Navy technical standards concerning ship structural integrity designs and assessments.
• Execute independent technical evaluations and reviews of structural design requirements, specifications, system designs and analyses, design criteria, design products, design waivers, risk assessments, and life-cycle engineering efforts.
• Assess the potential of proposed structural work to correct current or projected naval structural integrity deficiencies.
• Resolve controversial or highly complex naval structural integrity problems not susceptible to standard treatment, applying new theories and technical developments.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to funding availability and policy.

What This Job Offers

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