Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.
Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.
Focus of Work
- Additive Manufacturing / Advanced Manufacturing
- Robotics & Industrial Automation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Analysis
REPORTS TO: Sr Department Manager - Engineering
SUPERVISES: N/A
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (Not limited to the following):
- Perform daily operation and maintenance tasks on additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment.
- Process printed parts including inspection, NDT and post process machining.
- Assist engineers and technicians operating additive manufacturing equipment.
- Engineering drawing review prior to part manufacturing.
- Performs basic engineering calculations, as required.
- Interface with equipment suppliers and raw material vendors.
- Evaluate and solve technical issues in equipment operation.
- Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance.
- Generate reports, as required.
- Interface and communicate with both internal and external customers on technical matters.
- Maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Eligibility:
- Currently pursuing bachelor degree in Engineering (Materials Science or Mechanical) with an accredited university.
- Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale).
- Successful completion of Fourth Semester of discipline-specific Engineering Curriculum (latest release date).
Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must be self-motivated to learn and succeed.
- Must be able to verbalize innovative approaches and ideas to supervisor.
- Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work in Production environment.
- Demonstrated project and time management skills.
- Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis.
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
TOOLS:
- Computer – applicable software
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
- As required by immediate supervisory personnel
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
- N/A
LIASES WITH:
- Engineers, Technicians, Production Personnel, other Austal departmental personnel (as directed), and Equipment Suppliers.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
- Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.
- Candidates will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment.
Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. This Policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, compensation, raises, benefits, training, facilities, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 2.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Successful completion of the fourth semester of the discipline-specific engineering curriculum
- Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
- Demonstrated project and time management skills
- Systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical and design issues clearly with internal and external customers
- Self-motivation, ownership, and willingness to learn
- Proof of US Person status
- Basic CAD navigation proficiency within 30 days of employment
Austal USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Austal USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Austal USA.
-
Affordable Benefits — Health-insurance costs are widely characterized as manageable, and the health benefits are described as solid. This supports overall value for many employees, particularly in production and shipyard roles.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and paid time off are part of the core package and appear broadly available. These elements contribute meaningfully to total rewards alongside steady hours and overtime opportunities.
-
Pay Growth & Progression — Paid, post-hire training and certification programs are offered to build skills and can lead to higher pay. This career-linked development is positioned as a pathway to improve earnings over time.
Austal USA Insights
What We Do
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America








