(C) Shipyard Structural Engineer - Engineer I

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location : On-Site Marinette, WI (1-3 months) with Transition to Remote

Days : M-F

Hours of Work : Full Time - 40 Hours / Week + potential OT

Relocation Required : No

Travel Requirements : On-Site Marinette WI (1-3 months) with Transition to Remote w / 20% travel

Signing Bonus : No

Salary : Negotiable based on experience

Background check, drug testing and US Citizenship are requirements for this position. Contingent on client approval.

The Structural Engineer - Engineer I will play a critical role in the structural design, analysis, and integration of the FFG-62 class guided missile frigates, leading technical efforts across basic and detailed design phases. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this role requires a deep command of naval structural engineering, with an emphasis on military standards, survivability, and structural resilience in accordance with ABS Naval Vessel Rules (NVR), US Navy instructions, and MIL-STDs.

The candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of structural engineering packages including 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), technical reviews, and verification of compliance with Navy and classification society requirements. This position requires leadership in cross-functional teams, interface with internal departments (production, quality, program management), and external stakeholders (US Navy, NAVSEA, ABS, subcontractors).

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and approve the structural design and analysis of ship structures across all design phases (basic, functional, detail) with a focus on longitudinal strength, hull girder integrity, local structure design, and fatigue life evaluation.
• Serve as technical lead for the integration of
• structural requirements into ShipConstructor 3D model environment, ensuring alignment with weight budgets, CG requirements, and outfitting constraints.
• Manage and conduct finite element analysis using tools such as FEMAP / NASTRAN, ANSYS, and class-specific platforms (SESAM, Nauticus Hull, Mars) to assess yielding, buckling, vibration response, fatigue, and dynamic loading profiles.
• Perform structural analyses for both initial design and retrofit / upgrade scenarios, including shock and underwater explosion assessments (per MIL-S-901D, etc.).
• Review and interpret Navy specifications, ABS NVR, ASTM, ISO, and MIL-STDs applicable to hull structure design, ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, review, and maintain structural drawings, calculation packages, test plans, and technical reports for NAVSEA and ABS submittals.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines (outfitting, combat systems, electrical, mechanical) to resolve structural interferences and establish practical design solutions.
• Support the development and application of department-specific analysis tools, spreadsheets, and workflows to increase productivity and traceability of structural analysis.
• Collaborate with production to resolve buildability and alignment issues during construction; support non-conformance evaluations and root-cause analysis when needed.
• Contribute to planning activities including estimating engineering hours, schedule development, task prioritization, and resource allocation. Mentor junior engineers and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to raise engineering excellence across the department.

Education / Certification Requirements :

Requirements

Preferred :

Other Skills & Competencies :

This position is critical to maintaining schedule adherence, structural integrity, and mission capability of the FFG-62 class.

The Structural Engineer will be a key voice in shaping the technical foundation of one of the Navy's most important next-generation combatants.