Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect)

Perform naval architectural roles associated with underwater vehicle system design including requirements and operations analysis, conceptual vehicle design, pressure hull sizing, variable ballast assessment, basic hydrodynamic analysis, energy system sizing, propulsion/propulsor design, weight, equilibrium, stability, and trim calculations and tests, and auxiliary systems design. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical leadership to their programs in all areas of naval architecture. The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. BS degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or STEM equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, testing and/or operation of marine vehicles or MS degree with 3 years of experience BS degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or STEM equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design, testing and/or operation of marine vehicles or MS degree with 6 years of experience Proficiency with naval architectural principles, tools, and calculations Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph Demonstrated skills/experience in the performance modeling, design, testing and/or operation of manned submersibles, underwater vehicles, and launch and recovery systems Experience in towed systems and umbilical dynamic analysis including the use of Orcaflex Experience with 3D CAD modeling in NX Experience in the construction, testing, and certification of underwater vehicles Active TS/SCI clearance