Naval Architect

Position: NAVAL ARCHITECT 3
Req  Team: E42 NVL ARCH & MAR ENG Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes Full-Time

Shift: 1st Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements:  Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start ​Salary Range: $ to $The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks. As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses. Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.

Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyze, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects. The duties described herein cover major duties as required. However, this does not exclude the requirement of performing related duties under normal conditions, and other duties directed by supervision.

Performs naval architecture calculations supporting the design, construction and overhaul of submarines and aircraft carriers.  Support waterfront evolutions such as watertight integrity audits, dockings, undockings, inclinings, sea trials and trim dives as required.

The AUKUS SSNA Program is seeking a strong engineer to support the development of the next generation of fast attack submarines. This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with other key stakeholders throughout the SSNA program and will interface with UK’s BAE Systems integrated delivery teams (IDTs) to help design portions of the UK and Australian SSNA nuclear-powered submarine.

The naval architect will need to:
· Engage with shipyards, customers and other stakeholders to collect feedback for design incorporation.
· Have flexibility with work assignments and may perform duties outside of traditional discipline work scope.
· Work with multi-discipline teams on incorporation of SSNA design principles
· Be able to effectively communicate with both internal leadership and external customer(s).
· Be prepared to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
· The position will requires individuals who are able to adapt and adjust to support objectives.
· Perform hydrostatics calculations

Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have Naval Architecture or Ocean…