Naval Architecture Engineer (Naval Architect 3) - 28044

HII's Mission Technologies division • Warren, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Engineers to join our team!

Position Summary:
HII, Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity available for a Naval Architecture Engineer located in Warren, MI. The Naval Architecture Engineer will work with Autonomous Robotic Capabilities (ARC) on a new program involving Army autonomous watercraft. We have a need for one or two Naval Architecture Engineers.
This role requires on site work in Warren, MI and cannot be done remotely.

Come support our work with Ground Vehicle Systems Center and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!
Details below!

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Analyzing vessel hull forms, arrangements, and structures.
• Reviewing hydrodynamic and stability calculations, including resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, and maneuvering simulations.
• Understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards and/or Navy Ship Design standards and/or USCG Rules
• Utilization of CAD software for ship design and analysis (ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, Rhino, GHS, Maxsurf)
• Identifying and defining direct and derived technical requirements
• Self-starter, capable of achieving results with limited supervision
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple competency areas with ability to identify and align internal and external stakeholders
• Highly motivated and able to think strategically
• User focused
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 3years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• A Secret Clearance with the US DOD

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Engineering Lead
• Provide onsite inspections of current and future shipyard work package installations and work with the prime contractor to resolve any installation issues as they arise
• Generate technical scope for STS Task Orders, shipyard contracts and modification work packages.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and perform technical assessments in support of contract awards or modifications
• Oversee contractor performance/execution per the applicable contract and/or work directive scope
• Evaluate technical contract deliverables, include technical reports, drawings, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), etc., and work with the contractor to achieve CDRL acceptance
• Work with the contractor on the resolution of production issues as needed.
• Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks.
• Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.
• Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyse, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

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