Naval Architecture Engineer; Naval Architect

Job Description

The opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. ADO comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making.

Location:

Warren, MI. The role requires on-site work and cannot be done remotely.

Employment Type:

Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Required Travel: 26 % – 50 %

Level of

Experience:

Senior HI

Security Clearance:
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $86,522 – $115,000 (based on role location, responsibilities and qualifications)

• Serve as an Engineering Lead.
• Provide onsite inspections of current and future shipyard work package installations; work with the prime contractor to resolve any installation issues that arise.
• Generate technical scope for STS Task Orders, shipyard contracts and modification work packages.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and perform technical assessments to support contract awards or modifications.
• Oversee contractor performance/execution per the applicable contract and/or work directive scope.
• Evaluate technical contract deliverables—including technical reports, drawings, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)—and work with the contractor to achieve CDRL acceptance.
• Assist with the resolution of production issues as needed.
• Perform routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in designing and analyzing ship hulls, foundations, superstructures and hull form characteristics.
• Assist in solving difficult problems in areas of assignment.
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analysis, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects.

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or 0 years of experience with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor in a related field.
• Experience analyzing vessel hull forms, arrangements, and structures.
• Experience reviewing hydrodynamic and stability calculations, including resistance, propulsion, seakeeping and maneuvering simulations.
• Understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards, Navy Ship Design standards, or U.S. Coast Guard Rules.
• Proficiency with CAD software for ship design and analysis (e.g., Ship Constructor, AutoCAD, Rhino, GHS, Maxsurf).
• Capability to identify and define direct and derived technical requirements.
• Self‑starter with the ability to achieve results with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple competency areas and stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and able to think strategically.
• Focus on user needs.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years with a Master’s degree; or 3 years with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor.
• Existing Secret Clearance with the U.S. Department of Defense.

• May require working in an office, industrial or shipboard environment.
• Able to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces and extreme temperature variations.
• May require the lifting and moving of materials not exceeding the guidelines set for one‑man lifts.
• Occasional Industrial/shipboard exposure; travel required at 25 % or greater, including out‑of‑country travel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.