Naval Architecture Design Manager

About the position

The Naval Architecture Design Manager will lead a team of 5-15 technical personnel, primarily consisting of Naval Architects and designers supporting ship design and engineering. This role serves customers from NAVSEA, NSWC, MSC, USCG, and FMS clients to perform design and engineering analysis for new and existing ship designs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that customers receive accurate technical products in accordance with task schedules.
• Meet with customers in person and remote to determine future engineering and technical needs.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) of major deliverables developed by team members.
• Gain a foothold in new markets such as Amphibs, Combatants, Carriers, FMS Programs, USCG Programs, Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMSs) and/or Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs).
• Possess explicit knowledge of ABS MVR/ABS NVR, NAVY SPECs, and Commercial Specs and standards.
• Foster a strong mentorship culture for young employees.
• Support proposal development in the Naval Engineering marketspace.
• Manage team members' timekeeping and quarterly/annual reviews.
• Coordinate, staff, train, and resource balance with other Engineering Managers and PMs.
• Manage and plan growth-focused engineering team activities.
• Support cost estimates for new work opportunities.

Requirements

• Self-Starter.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to speak and write clearly in English.
• Good interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture.
• 15+ years of professional, ship/marine-related, naval architecture experience.
• 10+ years of experience providing naval architecture support for NAVSEA ship designs.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship, and Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing ship general arrangements.
• Experience leading technical teams performing ship design.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.