Job Details

ID #54293072
Estado Distrito de Columbia
Ciudad Washington
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Distrito de Columbia
Showed 2025-08-07
Fecha 2025-08-07
Fecha tope 2025-10-06
Categoría Arquitecto/ingeniero/CAD
Crear un currículum vítae
Aplica ya

Senior Structural Engineer

Distrito de Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA
Aplica ya

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Washington DC

Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Travel: Up to 25%

Summary

Seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Naval Architect with strong Finite Element Modeling (FEMAP/NASTRAN) capabilities and a solid foundation in ship design and structural analysis. This individual will lead or support design and analysis projects for vessels ranging from military craft to commercial ships. You will play a key role in developing structural models, performing FEA simulations, and producing technical deliverables in compliance with regulatory and classification standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related ABET-accredited field

10+ years of relevant naval architecture and marine structural analysis experience

U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Demonstrated experience in:

Finite Element Modeling and Analysis using FEMAP and NASTRAN (Minimum 5 years)

Structural design and analysis of marine systems

Hull form, resistance and powering, hydrostatics, and stability

Working knowledge of:

Damage stability, vibration, seakeeping, and survivability

Classification and regulatory standards (ABS, MIL-SPEC, US Navy, ABYC)

Structural and compartmental arrangements

Proficient with:

2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks preferred)

Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project, Access)

Key Responsibilities

Lead Finite Element Analysis (FEA):

Develop structural FE models in FEMAP

Apply realistic boundary conditions and load cases

Evaluate stress and deformation results and document findings in formal reports for classification or certification review

Naval Architecture Design & Analysis:

Perform hull girder and local structural calculations per ABS, MIL-SPEC, or commercial standards

Conduct intact and damaged stability assessments and develop hydrostatic curves

Prepare and review lines plans, hull form geometry, and weight estimates

Participate in inclining experiments and deadweight surveys

Concept through Detail Design:

Develop principal characteristics, general arrangements, and structural layouts

Participate in concept and feasibility studies for new or modified vessels

Integrate inputs from marine engineering, structural, and systems disciplines

Project & Client Support:

Assist in preparation of specifications, drawings, and technical reports

Participate in design reviews and technical briefings with stakeholders

Provide onsite support for ship checks, measurements, and structural assessments (must access remote areas of vessels and lift up to 30 lbs)

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Experience working with shipyards or DoD/military clients

Familiarity with other FEA tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, or LS-DYNA

Understanding of shock and vibration design principles for naval vessels

Familiarity with digital twin or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Notes

This position may require base access screening in addition to clearance eligibility

Occasional shipboard

Aplica ya Reportar trabajo