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:

• Check vessel drawings and structural calculations in CDRL data items for accuracy and compliance with ABS and Navy specifications. 
• Write detailed compliance comments and design concerns against documents submitted by shipbuilder.
• Examine FEA file submissions for appropriate mesh quality, boundary conditions, and output.
• Use Nastran solver to recreate shipbuilder’s FEA simulations.
• Compare FEA models to cutter scantlings and CDRL report documents to ensure consistency.
• Mentor SDT teammates on the use of Femap software.
• 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.