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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Junior Naval Architect

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$69.5k - $72k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in technical engineering or a marine degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Zero to two years of related work experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
  • An active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • Ability to perform design calculations and studies.
  • Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis.
  • Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasibility, concept, preliminary, and contract design; integration stability; analysis; hydrodynamic and seakeeping properties.
  • Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, and perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights, structures, and designs.
  • Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
  • Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
  • Support dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with aluminum and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) structure and production processes, including welding and lamination.

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1975

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