Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Naval Architect 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Virginia Beach • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $86,522 - $123,604 per year

About the role

  • Performs routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks.
  • As directed, applies selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses.
  • Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.
  • Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analysis, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects.
  • Provide engineering leadership and shipyard‑focused expertise across the design, construction, integration, and test phases of a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) prototype program.
  • Develop and/or review structural, weight, stability, hydrodynamic, maneuvering and seakeeping characteristics to ensure MUSV designs meet threshold performance requirements.
  • Understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards and/or Navy Ship Design standards and/or USCG Rules. Applying rulesets to autonomous vessels.
  • Translate MUSV SOW requirements into engineering products including specifications, interface documentation, design drawing reviews, and configuration baselines.
  • Provide engineering oversight during shipyard construction or conversion activities—monitor progress, verify construction quality, and ensure alignment with approved design standards.
  • Collaborate closely with autonomy, C2, electrical, and mechanical systems teams to ensure vessel design supports integrated unmanned operation requirements.
  • Support development of test vessel descriptions, test plans, and engineering procedures required for MUSV prototype demonstrations.
  • Participate in major milestone events including Post‑Award Conference, pre‑test inspections, and government witness events as required by the MUSV test plan.
  • Support risk identification and mitigation related to design maturity, manufacturability, and shipyard workflow.
  • Travel to shipyards, subcontractor facilities, government test sites, and partner locations as needed.

Requirements

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field.
  • 5+ years experience in shipyard construction, vessel design, or marine engineering; experience with commercial or naval craft strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ABS rules, ISO standards, and naval/marine classification requirements applicable to MUSV construction.
  • Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, 3D models, test procedures, and technical data packages.
  • Experience supporting or executing work inside active shipyards, including oversight of electrical, outfitting, configuration and mechanical installations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including autonomy, controls, software, test engineering, and supply chain.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel (20–40%), including periodic shipyard and waterfront support.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
naval architecturemarine engineeringocean engineeringship designperformance analysisengineering drawings3D modelstest procedurestechnical data packagesMUSV design
Soft Skills
engineering leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk identificationmitigationoversightmultidisciplinary teamworkadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
DoD security clearance