The Naval Architect - Marine Engineer has mastery and advanced knowledge of related engineering fields. The Naval Architect - Marine Engineer independently directs and technically manages engineering and design activities under the guidance of a Project Manager and is responsible for tracking progress and technical adequacy of the design solution. The Naval Architect - Marine Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities, and provides work leadership for lower level employees. The industrial equivalent of the Naval Architect is a Level 4.

This role will be based out of our Hanover, MD office and could be remote or hybrid remote until return to office from the pandemic.

ESSENTIAL

• Develop and apply advanced engineering analytical and design methods, theories and research techniques, to complex engineering projects, culminating in practical, manufacturable, and serviceable designs
• Lead and/or execute work ranging from working alone, working as part of a group, or working remotely, with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, and technicians.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Technically manage projects of moderate scope.
• Estimate resource requirements to meet technical and scheduling objectives.
• Review and approve the completion and implementation of technical products to meet the customer requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent technical judgment, independent evaluation and innovative solutions to problems.
• Write test procedures, conduct tests, compile and evaluate test data, and complete required documentation.
• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.
• Participate in Technical Working Groups to assess and improve ADTECH processes and capabilities.
• Assist in bid and proposal efforts by providing cost estimations, technical approach definitions, and input to baseline schedule data.
• Domestic and international travel, including shipyard and shipboard operations.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture, Marine or Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited institution. Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5-10 years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration and testing of complex mechanical and/or ocean deployed systems.
• 2 or more years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Responsible for producing significant portions of individual project mechanical designs
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical groups and interact with customer representatives.
• Proficiency in engineering software (i.e. SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Matlab, etc), and Microsoft Office
• Able to apply an advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of naval architecture and an understanding of related engineering fields that results in hardware designs that are robustly functional, practical, manufacturable, and serviceable in the field.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect a working system.
• Responsible and accountable for your results, working with considerable autonomy, but also knowing when to ask for assistance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite)
• Desire to stretch and expand your talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.

DESIRED

• Advanced degree in Marine, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Basic FEA, structural hand calculations and drawing creation
• Exercise excellent technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail consistently throughout your work product, with awareness of the "system" perspective.
• Strong communication, organizational and technical writing skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the marine industry, fielding Ship Board systems and associated technologies.

The following is required from the job applicant: Naval Architect, Marine Engineer or Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 7 years' experience in ship design, analysis for vessel modifications, design specifications and shipyard operations. Expertise with ABS, DNV and USCG rules for ship modifications, ship stability, and interfacing with inspectors. Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance (current active TS/SCI clearance preferred, but not prerequisite). Domestic and international travel to supervise shipyard modification periods.

The following is preferred from the job applicant: Experience with Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS). Experience in designing and supervising the installation of hull mounted gondolas and blisters. Experience with ships' electrical systems and hull mounted sensors. Familiarity with ISO interfaces and handling.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.