Naval Architect I

Job overview

The Naval Architect I role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $68,000–$95,000 and travel of up to 10%. The position supports naval architecture and marine engineering at Newport News Shipbuilding, including existing and developing surface ship, submarine, and undersea warfare programs. The role performs routine ship-design and analysis work under direction, applying established techniques to hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangement, and hull-form assignments. It contributes defined portions of broader design and performance analyses while assisting experienced naval architects with more difficult problems.

What you'll do

• Perform routine naval architecture work using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements, and hull-form characteristics.
• Apply selected techniques and procedures to ship design and ship performance analyses.
• Assist in solving difficult problems in assigned areas.
• Perform specific, limited portions of broader systems design, performance analysis, or hull-form assignments under the direction of more experienced naval architects, along with related duties as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

naval architect i

naval architecture

marine engineering

ship design

hull form

ship performance analysis

surface ships

submarines

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

annual salary $68,000–$95,000

travel up to 10%

relocation assistance available

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• and education scholarships.

Why this role

A bachelor's degree and zero years of relevant exempt experience are listed. A bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering, relevant coursework, and exposure to naval architecture or 3D modeling programs are preferred. Relocation assistance is available.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.