Naval Architect 3

Role Overview

• 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.
• As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses.
• 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 analysis, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects.
• Provide engineering leadership and shipyard‑focused expertise across the design, construction, integration, and test phases of a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) prototype program.
• Develop and/or review structural, weight, stability, hydrodynamic, maneuvering and seakeeping characteristics to ensure MUSV designs meet threshold performance requirements.
• Understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards and/or Navy Ship Design standards and/or USCG Rules. Applying rulesets to autonomous vessels.
• Translate MUSV SOW requirements into engineering products including specifications, interface documentation, design drawing reviews, and configuration baselines.
• Provide engineering oversight during shipyard construction or conversion activities—monitor progress, verify construction quality, and ensure alignment with approved design standards.
• Collaborate closely with autonomy, C2, electrical, and mechanical systems teams to ensure vessel design supports integrated unmanned operation requirements.
• Support development of test vessel descriptions, test plans, and engineering procedures required for MUSV prototype demonstrations.
• Participate in major milestone events including Post‑Award Conference, pre‑test inspections, and government witness events as required by the MUSV test plan.
• Support risk identification and mitigation related to design maturity, manufacturability, and shipyard workflow.
• Travel to shipyards, subcontractor facilities, government test sites, and partner locations as needed.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in shipyard construction, vessel design, or marine engineering; experience with commercial or naval craft strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ABS rules, ISO standards, and naval/marine classification requirements applicable to MUSV construction.
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, 3D models, test procedures, and technical data packages.
• Experience supporting or executing work inside active shipyards, including oversight of electrical, outfitting, configuration and mechanical installations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including autonomy, controls, software, test engineering, and supply chain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel (20–40%), including periodic shipyard and waterfront support.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts