Senior Auxiliary Engineer

Senior Auxiliary Marine Engineer

Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Limited telework may be available. Pay: $115k+ based upon qualifications.

• Provide technical support and documentation for the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, including auxiliary systems, hydraulics, weight handling equipment, and rudders.
• Lead engineering efforts and coordinate with other functional areas to complete ship design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
• Conduct analyses of propulsion systems, marine auxiliary piping systems, and lead development of technical data packages and reviews.
• Perform trade studies on ship configuration.
• Support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with shipyards.
• Communicate and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and working groups with other USCG and Navy entities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of recent, relevant experience, including documented experience with design optimization and integration of marine auxiliary and piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo handling systems, and weight handling system calculations.
• Experience with Navy, DoD, or U.S. Coast Guard shipbuilding programs is preferred.
• Experience with ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with ABS, USN, and industry standards relating to shipboard auxiliary systems.
• Familiarity with the USCG Standard Workstation and associated software products.
• Ability to perform all functions independently, lead, and train junior engineers.

Washington, D.C.

Approximately 0-10% travel anticipated.

Essential physical duties include typing, hearing, kneeling, sitting, standing, talking, vision, and walking.

U.S. citizenship is required. This position requires eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance; an active or interim Secret clearance is preferred.

THOR is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.