Marine Engineer/Naval Architect - Noblis

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD, a Noblis subsidiary and leading provider of science, technology and engineering services to the Department of Defense, announced that it has been awarded an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide System Technical Support (STS) services to Product Manager Army Watercraft Systems.  Currently we are looking to staff the contract with several Marine Engineers.

The Marine Engineers will be working on a contract supporting the US Army.  This position will be remote and report to the Houston, TX office of Noblis.  Duties of the positions will include:

• Inspect marine equipment and machinery, and draw up work requests and job specifications
• Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment
• Coordinate and lead critical engineering project milestones, such as System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR), ensuring compliance with technical, performance, and regulatory standards at each stage
• Design and oversee the testing, installation, and repair of marine equipment
• Investigate and test machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with standards
• Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure that repairs and alterations are done safely and at minimal cost
• Prepare technical reports for use by engineers, and managers
• Maintain contact with contractors to make sure that the work is being done correctly, on schedule, and within budget
• Present layout and engineering designs to clients and team members for analysis and feedback
• Supervise all aspects of the design process for structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Oversee the construction of marine vessels and equipment to ensure their quality and integrity
• Perform quality control inspections and tests on all systems and equipment and install upgrades, as needed
• Ensure adherence to safety precautions and project timelines.

Travel up to 20% of the time.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience in naval architecture or marine engineering, with demonstrated involvement in structural, mechanical or electrical systems.  

Proficiency in using industry-standard design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or similar tools.

Familiarity with maritime regulatory requirements and classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV GL, Lloyd's Register).

The ability to be cleared at the DoD Secret Level 

May have to travel OCONUS and will need a passport 

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Certification:

  • Possession of relevant certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) license, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or certifications from recognized maritime organizations.

• Advanced Technical Skills:

  • Experience with advanced simulation and modeling software, such as CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tools or FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software.
  • Knowledge of modern shipbuilding techniques, materials, and technologies.

• Project Management Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in managing or leading smaller projects or teams, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.