Naval Architect, Senior

THOR Solutions

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated senior-level Naval Architect to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC
. An ideal candidate will have significant prior experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration, stability analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats, perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.

Location: Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. May be limited hybrid flexibility with customer approval.

Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $120,000 – 150,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required
:
This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least six (6) years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
• At least one (1) year of experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs required.
• Experience with naval architecture software solving complex problems regarding hull design.
• Experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• Knowledge of USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

• Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • DHS Systems Engineering certification.
  • DHS Program Management certification.

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009,
THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide.…