Naval Architect

ManTech International • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

This is for a future opportunity

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Naval Architect. The candidate must be located within a commutable distance to Washington DC to allow for periodic on-site collaboration.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in naval architecture and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to support the design, analysis, and optimization of hovercraft, ships, and other maritime systems. This position plays a critical part in ensuring performance, efficiency, and safety across a variety of naval platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performing a wide variety of naval architecture design and analysis activities related to hovercraft, ships, boats and other marine systems in support of MANTECH's military and commercial customers.

Performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analyses (FEA) to assess system performance characteristics assessments, validate system adequacy, and optimize system design.

Working collaboratively with goal-oriented project teams, including other engineers, program managers, and CAD designers to validate design assumptions, refine system-level performance, and develop project deliverables.

Manages task requirements and work execution timelines through development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) with minimal guidance from supervisor.

Documenting technical findings in well-organized and comprehensive reports and presenting results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

3+ years of experience in naval architecture with a focus on CFD applications

Proficiency in CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar tools, and in FEA software such as Femap, NASTRAN, ANSYS or similar.

Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, and maritime systems

Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations

Ability to utilize spreadsheets to program first-principle and empirical design equations. Ability to generate high-quality design and analysis reports as well as the ability to interpret experimental data and validate simulation results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with model testing, sea trials, or hydrodynamic test facilities

Familiarity with U.S. Navy ship design standards and practices

Experience with programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB) for automation and post-processing

Experience working with composite materials, including basic understanding of materials and fabrication, and development of fabrication layup details and ply tables

Active participation in industry conferences or publications related to naval hydrodynamics

Clearance Requirements:

Must hold an Active Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Ability to travel and perform ship inspections, including climbing and descending ladders.

The projected compensation range for this position is $75,700.00-$126,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

Similar Jobs

Consulting Sales Rep

Oracle • Washington, DC • 43min ago

Sales & Marketing

Job Description Oracle's Construction, Engineering , Energy and Utilities (ECEU) Global Industry Unit is the leading provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and utility industry applications for customer billing,...

43min ago

Go to Apply

Consulting Sales Rep

Oracle • Washington, DC • 51min ago

Sales & Marketing

51min ago

Go to Apply

Senior Sales Manager

Chevy Chase Acura • Bethesda, MD • 1h ago

Management & Administrative

Senior Sales Manager - New & Pre-Owned Operations Chevy Chase Acura Location: Bethesda, MDDepartment: Sales Chevy Chase Acura, a family-led and award-winning dealership serving the DC metro community since 1939, is s...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Shipping Clerk

Veralto • Sterling, VA • 2h ago

Management & Administrative

Imagine yourself... Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact?on the world around you. Joining a company?with a proven track record of success and an exciting future. Contributing to a brighter, more sustainabl...

2h ago

Go to Apply

2026 Graduate - Engineer/Scientist/Analyst - Communications Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD • 2h ago

Sales & Marketing

Description Are you passionate about developing resilient and robust nuclear command and communications concepts into effective solutions to defend our nation against global threats? Are you eager to seek and build opera...

2h ago

Go to Apply

PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Marine Corps • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the PLANS, POLICIES, AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of HQ US MARINE CORPS. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited excepti...

2h ago

Go to Apply

PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Marine Corps • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

Summary You will serve as a STRATEGIC AND GLOBAL POSTURE ANALYST in the NATIONAL PLANS BRANCH of HQ US MARINE CORPS. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited excepti...

2h ago

Go to Apply

GOVERNMENT TRAVEL MANAGER

U.S. Marine Corps • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Summary You will serve as a GOVERNMENT TRAVEL MANAGER in the LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS BRANCH of HQ US MARINE CORPS. Responsibilities You will initiate and coordinate planning and preparation of travel logistics. You will serv...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Business Operations Specialist, Senior

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. • Mclean, VA • 2h ago

Business Operations Specialist, Senior Key Role: Coordinate and synchronize all Army Acqui sit ion Logistics and Technology ( ALT ) operations to increase readiness and meet mission requirements through more efficient co...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Business Operations Specialist

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. • Mclean, VA • 2h ago

Business Operations Specialist Key Role: Coordinate and synchronize all Army logistics and technology operations to increase readiness and meet mission requirements through more efficient collaboration and integration. M...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.