Seeking an experienced Junior Naval Architect to support The USCG Ship Design Team's vessel modernization, and repair programs.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Junior Naval Architect you will:
- Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasability, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration stability, analysis, hyrdromatic and seakeeping properties.
- Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights structures and designs
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
- Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
- Familiarity with aluminum and FRP structure and production processes including welding and lamination.
- Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.
This posiion is HYBRID. It is not a remote telecommute position.
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Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Marine Degree from ABET accredited institution.
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- U.S. Citizenship for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
- Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- Ability to perform design calculations and studies
- Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis
- Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems
THIS POSITION IS HYBRID. IT REQUIRES AT LEAST 3 DAYS PER WEEK OF IN OFFICE/ON-SITE WORK
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $91,000/Yr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Marine Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 0–2 years of related work experience
- U.S. citizenship for obtaining a government security clearance
- Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Ability to perform design calculations and studies
- Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis
- Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
