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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Naval Architect

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide technical expertise in structural design, welding, fabrication, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems development for major acquisition efforts .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural design, welding, and fabrication, with a strong focus on HM&E systems and auxiliary systems development. Capable of leading technical data package development and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with design standards and program requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Structural Design ExpertiseWelding and Fabrication KnowledgeHM&E Systems ExperienceTechnical Data Package DevelopmentFederal Shipbuilding Program Familiarity

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Hard Skills
Structural DesignWeldingFabricationAuxiliary Systems AnalysisTechnical Package DevelopmentSpecification DevelopmentSOW DevelopmentCDRL ReviewDesign Compliance ReviewIntegration Issue Resolution
Soft Skills
CollaborationTechnical GuidanceProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Marine EngineeringNaval ArchitectureMechanical EngineeringUSN Ship Design RulesABSNVRACAT I ProgramsShipbuilder DeliverablesDock TrialsSea Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical expertise in structural design, welding, fabrication, HM&E systems, and auxiliary systems development for major acquisition efforts
  • Review engineering designs and shipbuilder deliverables for compliance with program requirements and design standards
  • Support cutter modernization and structural design reviews
  • Provide technical guidance on welding, structural fabrication, and producibility
  • Support development of specifications, SOWs, CDRLs, and technical responses during design reviews
  • Collaborate with the USCG Ship Design Team, Technical Authorities, shipbuilders, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve integration issues and reduce technical risk
  • Conduct analysis and design of auxiliary systems
  • Lead development of technical data packages and reviews
  • Support dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
  • BS or MS in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 3+ years of relevant experience required
  • 7+ years supporting ACAT I programs preferred
  • Experience with federal shipbuilding or boat acquisition programs preferred
  • Familiarity with USN and commercial ship design rules, including ABS / NVR
  • Experience with HM&E systems, auxiliary systems, and technical package development

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance