Are you a Naval Architect looking to support the building of the next great class of ships for the United States Coast Guard?

If so, our team in Washington, DC is looking for you!

As a Senior Naval Architect you will:

• Work in the Maritime Lifecycle Readiness Division to provide naval architectural support.
• Join a well-established team.
• Provide HM&E engineering support services
• Receive robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• 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.
• Provide technical support in vessel Hull Form and stability, Weights, Structures, Powering and Resistance, and Propulsion.

A week in the life of a Senior Naval Architect:

• Provide technical assessments of shipbuilder design deliverables, support development of HM&E systems specifications, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Item Description (DID) documents.
• Develop Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) & Engineering Changes (EC), draft Statements of Work and cost estimates of post-delivery activities
• Provide expertise in Icebreaker Design and Construction Standards and Icebreaking aspects of vessel Hull Form, Structures, Powering and Resistance, and Propulsion.
• Support technical responses to contractor’s questions.
• Support the technical development of HM&E and Auxiliary System Specification.
• Author trade studies for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) indicative design.
• Draft HM&E system specifications for WCC RFP Release.
• Maintain master equipment list 
• Review OPC construction CDRLs.

• ​​​​​​Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or related field
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

At least 10 years of experience in:

• Ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, design integration, stability analysis, structural analysis, hydrodynamic and sea keeping analysis and vessel arrangements.
• Government vessel design, construction, and repair
• Design and analysis to evaluate engineering changes in support of shipbuilding acquisition and repair projects.

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 $110,000 - $140,000. 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.