Naval Architect / Marine Engineer

Location: Remote, Virginia, United States; some travel may be required. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Salary: $116,000–$165,000 per year, based on years of experience.

Company

Everforth hirify.global is the federal segment of Everforth, a global organization delivering technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

What you will do

• Lead the technical design, development, integration, and quality control of commercial and governmental marine vessels across SWBS Groups 100, 200, and 500.
• Review, verify, and stamp design packages, calculations, and specifications for classification societies and flag state authorities.
• Map end-user requirements to systems and engineering methodologies while ensuring project, classification, and maritime regulatory requirements are met.
• Coordinate weight, stability, power, ship services, and structural interfaces with other SWBS leads.
• Support the design spiral, shipyard construction, commissioning, in-service modifications, and drydockings.
• Conduct design reviews, implement scope changes, and present technical materials to engineering leadership and senior executives.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–20+ years of progressive maritime or heavy industrial engineering experience.
• Experience designing and evaluating hull forms, scantlings, foundations, ship systems, and associated drawings.
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis and first-principle calculations for structural integrity.
• Experience managing weight monitoring and structural evaluations for intact and damage stability.
• Proficiency with industry-standard 2D/3D CAD and CAE/FEA software suites; the role requires working with CAD drafters.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including communication with engineering leadership, waterfront trades, internal and external personnel, and remote team members or customers.
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with ShipConstructor.
• Experience in lifting appliances, structural design, or hybrid propulsion.
• Experience working directly with maritime regulatory bodies and classification societies, including ABS, USCG, SOLAS, DNV, and CFR regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with coordination across remote teams and customers.
• Work supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
• Culture focused on excellence in delivery, innovation, accountability, and mission-driven work.
• Benefits are provided by hirify.global.