Naval Architect, Senior

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

• Provide technical assessments of shipbuilder design deliverables.
• Support development of HM&E and Auxiliary systems specifications.
• Support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and capture action items.
• Coordinate and participate in the creation of technical papers, studies, and reports on emerging issues.
• Support the government in developing technical responses to contractor’s questions.
• Interface with the USCG Ship Design Team (SDT) and other USCG Technical Authorities.
• Analyze technical reports from third-party design validation sources and make recommendations to the Government.
• Provide technical support in the following areas: vessel Hull Form and stability, Weights, Structures, Powering and Resistance, and Propulsion.
• Provide support which includes updating the System Specification, SOW, CDRLs, and Indicative Design to adjudicate technical issues.

Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. After a probationary period, a hybrid schedule may be permitted with customer approval.

Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $130,000 – 150,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

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.

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 (highly preferred), Marine or Ocean Engineering, or a comparable discipline from an ABET accredited university or college.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, additional years of highly relevant experience and/or other relevant professional qualifications may be considered in substitution (in addition to other experience requirements identified below).
• At least six (6) years of recent, relevant experience of increasing responsibility in naval architecture, including:
  • Structural engineering concerns for naval or commercial vessels and marine structures
  • Conduct, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.
  • 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.
• Must be proficient with common productivity software, including Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Master's Degree in Naval Architecture (highly preferred), Marine or Ocean Engineering, or a comparable discipline from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience with U.S. shipbuilding acquisitions.
• At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience supporting a U.S. major system acquisition program (DHS/USCG Level I, DoD ACAT I or equivalent).

Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for…