Junior Naval Architect
US-DC-WashingtonFull TimePosted Nov 11, 2026
Requirements at a glance
Junior Naval Architect at AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a full-time role based in US-DC-Washington. The posting mentions a bachelor's degree. It does not mention visa sponsorship. It lists a Secret clearance requirement. Applications are submitted through iCIMS.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (mentioned)
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Application platform
- iCIMS
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Overview
Seeking an experienced Junior Naval Architect to support The USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, and repair programs.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Naval Architect you will:
- Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasability, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration stability, analysis, hyrdromatic and seakeeping properties.
- Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights structures and designs
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
- Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
- Familiarity with aluminum and FRP structure and production processes including welding and lamination.
- Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.
This posiion is HYBRID. It is not a remote telecommute position.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Marine Degree from ABET accredited institution.
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- U.S. Citizenship for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
- Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- Ability to perform design calculations and studies
- Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis
- Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems
THIS POSITION IS HYBRID. IT REQUIRES AT LEAST 3 DAYS PER WEEK OF IN OFFICE/ON-SITE WORK