Naval Architect, Journeyman (USCG/Navy/DOD)

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated mid-level Naval Architect to support marine engineering efforts for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and commercial shipbuilding efforts in Arlington, VA . An ideal candidate will have prior experience with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration, stability analysis, hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
• Evaluate systems and equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and design.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats, perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
• Conduct analyses on stability studies, assist with inclining experiments and weight and stability tests, and oversee design development.

Location: Primarily onsite at THOR office in Arlington/Shirlington, VA.

Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated.


Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required:  This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred); OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in naval architecture.
• Experience with computer applications relating to naval architecture and ship design.
• Experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
• Familiarity with USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ideal experience will have been obtained in U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
• Experience with RhinoCAD, Ship Constructor, GHS, MaxSurf, Shipweight.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.