Are you an early career Naval Architect that wants to help build the next generation of ships for our United States Coast Guard?

If that sounds like you, our Ship Design Team in Washington, DC has an incredible opportunity for you.

As a Junior Naval Architect you will:

• Work within the Maritime Lifecycle Readiness Group to provide on-site support.
• Join an established team with even more opportunity to grow.
• Obtain your secret clearance.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! 
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

 
A week in the life of a Junior Naval Architect:

• Assist in the design, development and evaluation of the operation of marine vessels
• Support reviewing third party design modifications and improvements to mechanical systems and components
• Assist with naval architecture analysis related to vessels
• Help with the stability analyses of ships
• Assist with the design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data
• Help the Senior Naval Architect to oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin
• Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes

 
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on 
delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering and 0 - 1 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience with progressive ship structural analysis
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance