Ship Design SME

R&P Technologies, LLC•Spanish Fort, AL

About The Position

R&P Technologies is seeking a senior ship design subject matter expert to provide engineering and programmatic support to PAE-Maritime new construction ship programs. The role requires extensive experience in U.S. Navy ship design, design integration, and acquisition programs, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and naval architecture. The position supports multidisciplinary engineering coordination, technical reviews, issue resolution, risk management, and program execution. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Master's degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Navy ship design, ship acquisition, or ship modernization programs.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering integration efforts.
Strong knowledge of NAVSEA ship design processes and technical authority responsibilities.
Experience coordinating design products among multiple engineering organizations.
Ability to review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NAVSEA 05, SEA 21, PAE-Maritime, or Military Sealift Command (MSC).
Experience with auxiliary ships.
Familiarity with ABS Rules, Navy Design Data Sheets, and NAVSEA technical standards.
Experience supporting IPTs and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs).
Technical expertise in naval architecture and ship stability, electrical power generation and distribution systems, structural integration, shipboard auxiliary systems, configuration management, engineering change management, design interface management, risk management, or technical baseline control.

Responsibilities

Represent and support PAE-Maritime new construction ship programs.
Lead and mentor engineers and subject matter experts, fostering collaboration, resolving technical challenges, and driving execution toward program objectives and milestones.
Coordinate design efforts across electrical, structural, mechanical, and naval architecture disciplines.
Evaluate design products for technical completeness, interface management, and compliance with Navy design standards.
Lead technical discussions involving engineering trade studies, design reviews, and configuration management.
Review contract deliverables, engineering analyses, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
Support Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), technical interchange meetings, and integrated product team (IPT) meetings.
Coordinate engineering issue resolution among government stakeholders, contractors, and shipyards.
Monitor technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Support development of engineering change proposals (ECPs), design decision memoranda, and technical recommendations.
Assist with developing schedules and tracking engineering deliverables.
Ensure compliance with applicable NAVSEA instructions, military specifications, and commercial shipbuilding standards.
Provide executive-level briefings and written technical recommendations to PAE-Maritime leadership.