Shire Jobs

Naval Architect - Marine Engineer has mastery and advanced knowledge of related engineering fields. The Naval Architect - Marine Engineer independently directs and technically manages engineering and design activities under the guidance of a Program Manager and is responsible for tracking progress and technical adequacy of the design solution. Duties & Responsibilities• Develop and apply advanced engineering analytical and design methods, theories and research techniques, to complex engineering projects, culminating in practical, manufactural, and serviceable designs• Lead and/or execute work ranging from working alone, working as part of a group, with minimal supervision.• Coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, and technicians.• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.• Technically manage projects of moderate scope.• Estimate resource requirements to meet technical and scheduling objectives.• Review and approve the completion and implementation of technical products to meet the customer requirements.• Demonstrate excellent technical judgment, independent evaluation and innovative solutions to problems.• Write test procedures, conduct tests, compile and evaluate test data, and complete required documentation.• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.• Assist in bid and proposal efforts by providing cost estimations, technical approach definitions, and input to baseline schedule data.• Domestic travel, including shipyard and shipboard operations.Qualifications• Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture, Marine or Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited institution. • 5-10 years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration and testing of complex mechanical and/or ocean deployed systems.• Responsible for producing significant portions of individual project mechanical designs• Demonstrated ability to lead technical groups and interact with customer representatives.• Proficiency in engineering software (i.e. SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Matlab, GHS hydrostatics, etc), and Microsoft Office.• Able to apply an advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of naval architecture and an understanding of related engineering fields that results in hardware designs that are robustly functional, practical, manufacturable, and serviceable in the field.• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect a working system.• Expertise with ABS, USCG and US Navy rules for ship modifications, ship stability and interfacing with inspectors and Planning Yards.• Responsible and accountable for your results, working with considerable autonomy, but also knowing when to ask for assistance.• Must be a US Citizen.• Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite)• Desire to stretch and expand your talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.• Basic FEA, structural hand calculations and drawing creation.• Exercise excellent technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail consistently throughout your work product, with awareness of the "system" perspective.• Strong communication, organizational and technical writing skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.• Knowledge and/or experience in the marine industry, fielding Ship Board systems and associated technologies.NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA. NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status