Principal Engineer - STAFF Engineer - Marine Structures & Pressure Vessels

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The Marine Structures & Engineering Section provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government clients. We design, analyze, fabricate, and commission pressure vessels for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned applications.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and fabricating large pressure vessels for subsea or surface applications.
• Ensure quality, functionality, performance, and certifiability of final products.
• Approve technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and fabrication plans.
• Ensure fabrication processes meet project requirements with expert input.
• Assist in business development through technical presentations, client visits, and project proposals.

• Collaborate with project managers and teams to plan and execute objectives.
• Contribute to design efforts for structures, mechanisms, and pressure chambers.
• Conduct design reviews, provide feedback, and ensure components meet criteria.
• Communicate project status and prioritize activities.
• Maintain quality standards and documentation.
• Manage changes effectively and communicate updates to staff and management.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, or Ocean Engineering.
• 15+ years in marine/sub-surface structural design, analysis, and fabrication, with knowledge of relevant standards (P-9290, Tech Pub 1688, ASME BPVC/PVHO).
• 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience with finite element analysis under complex pressure scenarios; mechanism design is a plus.
• Proficiency in fabrication and inspection of high-strength steels, alloys, and non-metals for marine use.
• P.E. license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Candidate must undergo a government security clearance process and be a U.S. citizen. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Research Services

This job is active and accepting applications.