NAVAL ARCHITECT

NAVAL ARCHITECT | McLean, VA, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a prominent organization within the naval defense sector, renowned for its critical role in developing and integrating advanced naval systems. This entity is at the forefront of innovation, focusing on large-scale projects that demand meticulous engineering and strategic planning. They offer a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about maritime technology and national security.

The Role

• Oversee naval architecture aspects for major aircraft carrier program systems integration, bringing the platform perspective to subsystem development.
• Establish and manage engineering policy for compliance by project engineers, integrating systems into aircraft carriers, and contractors.
• Plan, design, and report on high-risk engineering operations for system and aircraft carrier design, resolving complex integration challenges.
• Represent engineering policy for critical system of systems and ship integration decisions.
• Demonstrate experience in planning and managing complex programs for ship design, maintenance, repair, modernization, and development.
• Evaluate and integrate the latest Naval Architecture and Engineering Systems developments into technical plans, proposals, and specifications.

What You'll Need

• A professional engineering degree accredited by ABET, or equivalent coursework with calculus and advanced engineering/physics courses.
• Alternatively, current EI/EIT registration, or PE licensure by any U.S. state or territory.
• A minimum of one year of specialized experience managing systems engineering projects for ship or ship systems design, development, maintenance, or modernization, equivalent to NH-03 (GS-13).
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• DAWIA certification in the assigned Acquisition Functional Area within established timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and managing complex programs related to naval vessel lifecycle.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale naval defense projects.
• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Role within a significant government defense agency with a focus on innovation.
• Potential for travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

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