Journeyman Naval Architect

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Assist with the senior Naval Architect in the design, development and evaluation of the operation of marine vessels .

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $129,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the senior Naval Architect in the design, development and evaluation of the operation of marine vessels
Support the US Coast Guard reviewing third party design modifications and improvements to mechanical systems and components
Assist with naval architecture analysis related to vessels
Help with the stability analyses of ships
Assist with the design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency and economy
Help the Senior Naval Architect to oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience OR High School diploma and 13+ years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
At least 2+ years of experience in progressive ship structural analysis on Navy or Coast Guard vessels
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point and MS Outlook.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

naval architecturemarine vessel designmechanical systems evaluationstability analysishull designsuperstructure designprototype testingdock trialssea trialsstructural analysis

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Naval ArchitectureBachelor's Degree in Ocean EngineeringSecret clearance