Naval Architect, Journeyman

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated mid-level Naval Architect to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)s Ship Design Team in Washington DC . An ideal candidate will have prior experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs standards and regulations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility concept preliminary and contract design integration stability analysis hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment develop and analyze requirements perform studies and documentation relating to hull form stability weights structures and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct analyses on stability studies assist with inclining experiments and weight and stability tests and oversee design development.

Location: Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington DC. After a probationary period a limited hybrid schedule may be permitted with customer approval.

Travel :Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.

Typical Physical Activity : Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g. tight spaces ladders hatches) or vision.

Typical Pay Range : The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education qualifications and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required : This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant technical engineering or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
• Experience with computer applications relating to naval architecture and ship design.
• Experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• Familiarity with USN USCG IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs preferred.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009 THOR Solutions LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veterans Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering project and program management business and financial management technical support integrated logistics support training support fleet support corporate operations support assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nations most complex military public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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Required Experience:

Manager