NAVAL ARCHITECT

NAVAL ARCHITECT | Laurel, MD, United States | Hybrid

This employer is a leader in maritime engineering and defense systems, seeking a skilled Naval Architect to join a pivotal aircraft carrier program. The role involves critical integration, policy development, and high-risk engineering operations, contributing significantly to the advancement of naval technology. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in ship design and systems integration.

The Role

• Manage naval architecture aspects of major aircraft carrier program systems integration, providing platform perspective.
• Develop and set engineering policy for Navy project engineers, PARMs/ISEAs, and contractors.
• Plan, design, and report on high-risk engineering operations for system and aircraft carrier design.
• Negotiate resolution of challenging integration issues, representing engineering policy.
• Plan and manage complex programs for ship design, maintenance, repair, and modernization.
• Evaluate and incorporate the latest developments in Naval Architecture and Engineering Systems.

What You'll Need

• Minimum one year of specialized experience in managing systems engineering projects for ship design, development, or modernization.
• Professional engineering degree or equivalent qualifications (e.g., EI, EIT, PE license, specific coursework).
• Experience in evaluating and incorporating new engineering systems into technical plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering programs in a defense or maritime context.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• DAWIA certification in the relevant Acquisition Functional Area.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on a critical, large-scale naval program.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering teams.
• Potential for salary matching for current high earners, up to GS-15, Step 5 equivalence.
• Possible relocation expense reimbursement and recruitment incentives, subject to funding.

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