Naval Architect, Senior

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Engineering Services
Experienced

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated senior-level Naval Architect to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Baltimore, MD. An ideal candidate will have significant 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, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.

Location: Full time onsite at USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) in Baltimore, MD. May be limited "local remote" flexibility with customer approval.

Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. 
 
Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $120,000 – 150,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. 

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 or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
    • Master’s degree preferred.
  • At least six (6) years of progressive experience in Naval Architecture.
  • At least one (1) year of experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs required.
  • Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.
  • Experience with naval architecture software solving complex problems regarding hull design.
  • Experience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.
  • Knowledge of USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
  • Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
    • DHS Systems Engineering certification.
    • DHS Program Management certification.
  • Proficient with common productivity software.
  • Strong communications skills.


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

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
  • Dental Insurance (2 plan options
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Pet Benefits
  • Legal Resources and ID Theft benefits
  • Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program


THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

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, 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

THOR is proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. THOR does not discriminate against a qualified applicant because of their status as a protected veteran, or their relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members.

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 recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

If you would like to view a copy of THOR’s affirmative action plan, please email recruiting@thorsolutions.us.

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