Naval Architect, Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. Overview: Seeking an experienced Journeyman Naval Architect to support The USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, and repair programs.

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Journeyman Naval Architect to support The USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, and repair programs

Responsibilities:

• Designs, constructs and maintains ships, boats and other water vessels and equipment.
• Designs and oversees testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus, equipment and vessels.
• Conducts analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
• Prepares plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
• Prepares product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Evaluates operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
• Analyzes data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
• Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs.
• Investigates and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Conducts environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
• Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
• Maintains and coordinates repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
• Formulates technical reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost and on schedule.
• Coordinates activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are consistent with safety.
• Performs monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives.

Qualifications:

Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
BS or MS in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution
2 -4 years of relevant experience required
3+ years supporting ACAT I programs preferred
Experience with federal shipbuilding or boat acquisition programs preferred
Familiarity with USN and commercial ship design rules, including ABS / NVR
Experience with HM&E systems, auxiliary systems, and technical package development

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status