Description Background check, US Citizenship, confidential security clearance, and a CAC are requirements of this position.
The Naval Architect will serve as a senior technical contributor within TMMG’s Engineering Design Team, providing naval architecture leadership and advanced analytical execution across multiple government and operator-driven programs. This role supports owners, operators, and shipyards by delivering disciplined, configuration-controlled engineering solutions across the full vessel lifecycle—from concept and design development through in-service sustainment and regulatory resolution.
This position is intended for a naval architect who is comfortable operating in technically complex, high-consequence environments involving legacy vessels, evolving requirements, classified interfaces, and direct Navy oversight. The successful candidate understands how to balance technical rigor, operational urgency, security constraints, and business realities while protecting configuration, compliance, and program credibility.
Requirements Key Responsibilities
Core Naval Architecture & Lifecycle Support
Provide naval architecture and marine engineering support to MSC, IT ship operators, and U.S. Navy programs
Own And Execute Naval Architecture Analyses, Including Intact and damage stability analyses and stability letters
Weight estimates, weight tracking, and change impact assessments
Hull modifications, vessel alterations, and configuration impacts
Support new construction, conversions, and in-service vessel sustainment, including work on legacy ships with incomplete or degraded technical documentation
Configuration Management & Technical Authority
Serve as a technical authority for configuration management and baseline control, including:
Establishing and maintaining approved engineering baselines
Evaluating and adjudicating technical changes
Ensuring alignment between as-designed, as-built, and as-operated conditions
Develop And Review Technical Documentation Packages, Including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
Technical Instruction (TI) responses
Design reports, compliance matrices, and regulatory submittals
Shock, Survivability & Advanced Analysis Support
Support Navy-mandated shock qualification efforts, including DDAM-based analyses, in accordance with:
NAVSEA Shock Design Criteria (T9070-AJ-DPC-120/3010)
Applicable classified and unclassified Navy guidance
Support Development And Review Of Shock Analysis Packages, Including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models of foundations, piping systems, and shipboard structures
Modal analysis, mass participation assessment, and dynamic response validation
Engineering responses to Navy Trial Cards and inspection findings
Coordinate secure handling, compartmentalization, and delivery of classified and unclassified shock analysis data in accordance with Navy security requirements
Interface with Navy technical authorities to resolve analysis methodology, presentation format, and approval concerns
Cross-Discipline & Customer Interface
Interface directly with government customers, IT ship operators, classification societies, and shipyards
Collaborate with structural, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers within EDT
Provide technical oversight and peer review of subcontractor and vendor deliverables
Support drydock planning, trials preparation, post-delivery issues, and operational troubleshooting
Technical Leadership & Business Support
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing and maintaining EDT technical standards and best practices
Support Business-facing Engineering Activities, Including Technical scope definition and task framing
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) development
Clear articulation of technical risk, cost, and schedule impacts for leadership and customers
Required Experience & Qualifications BS or MS in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
7–20+ years of experience supporting government, military, or operator-managed vessels
Direct experience working with MSC, U.S. Navy, or major IT ship operators
Demonstrated Ownership Of Stability and weight control
Configuration management and engineering baseline control
Technical change adjudication
Experience supporting survivability, shock, or dynamic response analysis is strongly preferred
Strong Understanding Of Naval vessel stability, survivability, and regulatory compliance
Government acquisition processes and configuration control
Proven ability to manage multiple programs and priorities concurrently
Tools & Skills
Proficiency with naval architecture and stability tools (e.g., GHS, NAPA, AutoHydro)
Familiarity with finite element analysis tools and workflows (e.g., FEMAP, Nastran or equivalent)
Working knowledge of NAVSEA technical manuals, shock criteria, and configuration control processes
Understanding of IT ship operator commercial practices and their interface with government requirements
Strong technical writing, customer-facing communication, and problem-framing skills