Naval Architect

System One is actively recruiting for several Naval Architect(s) for long-term contract positions working fully remote.

NAVAL ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics
• Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
• Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
• Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
• Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.
• Complies with employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• 2 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office product

• Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
• Knowledge and application of modular construction methods
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels
• Strong working knowledge of shock design
• Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus
• Strong working knowledge of composite shafting
• Naval Architect Specific Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering degree
• Thorough knowledge of vessel structural and hull form design
• Thorough knowledge of vessel trim, stability, and hydrostatic calculations
• Thorough knowledge of vessel resistance and powering calculations, seakeeping analysis, weight control
• Experience with model tank testing is a plus

• All candidates must meet basic employment eligibility guidelines:
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• 18 years or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check