Junior Structural Engineer II

• Lead and approve the structural design and analysis of ship structures across all design phases (basic, functional, detail) with a focus on longitudinal strength, hull girder integrity, local structure design, and fatigue life evaluation.

• Serve as technical lead for the integration of • structural requirements into ShipConstructor 3D model environment, ensuring alignment with weight budgets, CG requirements, and outfitting constraints.

• Manage and conduct finite element analysis using tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, and class-specific platforms (SESAM, Nauticus Hull, Mars) to assess yielding, buckling, vibration response, fatigue, and dynamic loading profiles.

• Perform structural analyses for both initial design and retrofit/upgrade scenarios, including shock and underwater explosion assessments (per MIL-S-901D, etc.).

• Review and interpret Navy specifications, ABS NVR, ASTM, ISO, and MIL-STDs applicable to hull structure design, ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance.

• Develop, review, and maintain structural drawings, calculation packages, test plans, and technical reports for NAVSEA and ABS submittals.

• Coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines (outfitting, combat systems, electrical, mechanical) to resolve structural interferences and establish practical design solutions.

• Support the development and application of department-specific analysis tools, spreadsheets, and workflows to increase productivity and traceability of structural analysis.

• Collaborate with production to resolve buildability and alignment issues during construction; support non-conformance evaluations and root-cause analysis when needed.

• Contribute to planning activities including estimating engineering hours, schedule development, task prioritization, and resource allocation. Mentor junior engineers and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to raise engineering excellence across the department.

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree strongly preferred.

• 4-8 years of professional experience in naval ship design, with at least 3 years supporting government or military shipbuilding programs.

• 2-4 years in a design office certified under ISO 9001:2015 with demonstrated understanding of documentation, traceability, and quality control processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ship scantling design per ABS NVR, DNV, or LR rules, and familiarity with ISO 12215, NS 3472, and Eurocodes.
• Experience in technical report writing, class/Navy correspondence, and presenting engineering justifications to approval authorities.

• Experience working with the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, or related military ship programs.
• Familiarity with combatant survivability requirements including shock, EM signature, and damage stability integration.
• Working knowledge of ShipConstructor or other 3D marine CAD software for structural modeling.
• US Citizenship required for access to export-controlled and ITAR-sensitive materials.

• Proven experience in a matrixed engineering environment with ability to drive results across design and production disciplines.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and documentation rigor.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders ranging from junior designers to Navy inspectors.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to lead initiatives to refine workflows, increase technical capability, and enhance collaboration.

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