Location
Akron, OH | United States
Job description
System One is actively recruiting for several Naval Architect(s) for long-term contract positions working fully remote.
NAVAL ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics
- Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
- Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
- Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
- Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
- Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
- Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
- Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
- Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.
- Complies with employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: - 2 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office product
Preferred Experience:
- Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
- Knowledge and application of modular construction methods
- Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels
- Strong working knowledge of shock design
- Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus
- Strong working knowledge of composite shafting
- Naval Architect Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering degree
- Thorough knowledge of vessel structural and hull form design
- Thorough knowledge of vessel trim, stability, and hydrostatic calculations
- Thorough knowledge of vessel resistance and powering calculations, seakeeping analysis, weight control
- Experience with model tank testing is a plus
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: - All candidates must meet basic employment eligibility guidelines:
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
- 18 years or older at time of application
- Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
- No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
- No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
- Willing to submit to a drug screen
- Willing to submit to a background check
Project Location: Fully Remote
Contract Duration: 2-Years
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