Naval architect job description

Working at USfalcon is about providing exceptional professional services to the DoD and various Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Naval Architect Engineer, Junior to work out of the DC Metro area. This position is contingent upon contract award.

We are hiring for support to the Department of the Navy (DoN), Program Executive Office Ships (PEO), Auxiliary and Special Mission Shipbuilding Program Office, PMS 325 and USN & FMS Boats and Craft Program Office, PMS 300. PMS 325 and PMS 300 deliver integrated ship, boat and craft products and services to U.S. and international maritime forces around the world. The PMS 325 and PMS 300 portfolio may include multiple Acquisition Category (ACAT) I through IV programs, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases with over 50 foreign partners, and many non-ACAT programs, typically managing approximately $12B+ across the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP). Programs will be in different stages of the acquisition process, requiring the scope of support to encompass all phases of the DOD Acquisition Life Cycle/Defense Acquisition Management Framework. This ranges from Pre-Systems Acquisition (Concept & Technology Development Phase), Systems Acquisition (System Development & Demonstration Phase and Production & Deployment Phase), and Sustainment (Operations & Support Phase).

This position will provide a full range of program management support to the Foreign Military Sales activity.

+ Provide engineering/technical support for concept studies; feasibility studies; preliminary design activities; contract design activities; detail design and construction activities; independent design reviews; In-service ship design and engineering activities; shipboard installation support; and special studies related to ships/boats/craft, ship systems and/or shipboard equipment.

+ Provide naval architecture, marine engineering, electrical engineering and in-depth engineering support for the Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E); Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I); and mission equipment and systems installed aboard ships, boats, craft and targets, including Combat Logistics Force (CLF), Special Mission Ships, and FMS assets.
+ Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

+ 0-3 years of experience in entry level in program/project management/engineering

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 3+ years Navy program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management

+ Professional Engineer License

+ Master's degree in Engineering

+ Navy procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); Foreign Military Sales; Military Sealift Command procedures and processes

+ Ship building experience

Required Clearance: Secret Clearance

Travel: 10%

All USfalcon employees are required to show proof of vaccination status at time of hire to ensure compliance with EO14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (effective December 8, 2021).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Gryphon / CDI Government is the trusted premier provider of information technology(IT), naval engineering, architecture, ship design and other professional services to the Department of Defense. Since 1950 we have delivered state of the art solutions to critical DoD programs nationwide.

• CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Work under the supervision of Principal Naval Architect, Engineers & Project Managers to perform concept, preliminary, contract and detailed design and engineering support.
• Understand engineering/design specifications and engineering principles and methods, to perform naval engineering analysis and resolve design problems and trade-offs for conceptual design.
• Provide engineering calculation and technical solutions for ship systems.
• Perform research, development, regulation adherence, material conditions surveying and light industrial activities.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communications.
• Strive to maintain quality products, within schedule and cost.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• General knowledge of ship and boat design and marine systems.
• Research and implement design and installation rules for ABS, Mil Spec, ABYC and other commercial standards.
• Collect and analyze technical data for design or feasibility studies.
• Evaluate performance and life-cycle operational requirements and develops engineering design to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare arrangements and specifications; review design proposals and drawings; and assure that specifications meet performance requirements.
• Provide naval architecture/engineering to the development of technical specifications, requisition and bid documents, inspection and testing requirements, etc.
• Effectively use Computer Aided Design principles, both 2-D and 3-D and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in an open communicative environment, and be able to adapt to changing design requirements rapidly.
• Prepare engineering sketches to help designers and drafters to complete engineering drawings.
• Assist with formal technical reports summarizing analyses, calculations and engineering studies.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Accredited degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or similar degree from a four-year university, and accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Desirable to have experience using naval architecture design tools and computer software. Examples are GHS, Rhino, NavCAD. On-site training provided.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Project.
• A basic understanding and use of AutoCAD is needed, as well as knowing basic drafting and drawing development standards.
• Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a security clearance issued by the US Government.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires U.S Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift objects up to 30 lbs.
• Employee may access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles

Basic Job Functions:

A naval architect to assist with current vessel builds, new vessel development, waterjet propulsion systems, and control systems.

Experience:

+ Sheet metal and Aluminum boatbuilding or marine experience a plus.

+ CFD experience a plus.

Education:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

+ New vessel concept design and analysis

+ Existing vessel upgrades and analysis

+ Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis

+ Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards

+ Specification preparation

+ Develop and validate design and engineering requirements

+ Coordinate with management, engineering, and business development

+ Hull form development

+ Resistance and powering estimates

+ Seakeeping analysis

+ At-sea testing and trials

+ Weight and stability analysis

+ Damaged stability analysis

+ Structural design

+ Create and develop SolidWorks 3D models and associated 2D drawings for existing and new products.

+ CAD support for existing and new products

+ Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

+ Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative

+ Able to work in teams or individually

+ Interest in developing new technology

+ Must have good technical writing and professional communication skills.

+ Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

+ Ability to work under limited supervision.

+ Available to travel, with a current passport or able to obtain one

+ Able to obtain a security clearance

+ U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.

+ Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Working Conditions

+ Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.

+ Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.

+ While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

+ Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.