Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Naval Architect to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the structural integrity and survivability of forward-deployed U.S. Navy vessels operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. As part of a mission-driven team, you will provide critical expertise in hull, structural, and coating systems—supporting inspections, casualty response, and repair planning in a dynamic, high-tempo environment. If you are passionate about naval engineering and want to contribute to Fleet readiness on a global stage, this position offers both challenge and purpose.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to evaluate and resolve casualties involving hull, structural, and coating systems
Conduct on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) inspections of hulls, tanks, voids, and structural members to assess damage and develop repair recommendations
Perform scheduled and unscheduled system assessments in support of TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, and other readiness evaluations
Evaluate corrosion, structural degradation, and coating system performance, and recommend corrective actions
Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) operations, including ship stability calculations and monitoring during casualties, drills, or emergent events
Participate in ETB drills and training, and respond to casualty events, including weekends and holidays as required
Provide logistics support, including material identification and repair requirement development
Deliver on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship’s force personnel on inspection and maintenance practices
Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS, CADET, MAFs) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards
Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and drawings
Obtain and utilize technical documentation from FDRMC Technical Library, OEM sources, and other repositories
Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces across multiple OCONUS locations
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems
Ability to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning
Knowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response
Familiarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET
Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Willingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding
Ability to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Experience supporting U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines, particularly in forward-deployed environments
Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA standards
Experience supporting TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, or pre-deployment assessments
Background in corrosion control programs and coating system management
Experience conducting dry-docking assessments and structural inspections
Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEMAP, or similar modeling/analysis software
Prior experience supporting Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC)
Active or recently held security clearance
Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings
Compensation Details:
$100,000 - 120,000Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems
- Ability to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning
- Knowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response
- Familiarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET
- Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Willingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire
- Ability to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding
- Ability to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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