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Form of workKoam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA and Virginia Beach, VA, KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.
Position Summary:
KES, Inc. is seeking a Sr.Naval Architect with extensive knowledge and experience in US Navy Combatant Craft Naval Architecture. The incumbent will provide engineering and technical services supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Detachment Norfolk, Combatant Craft Division (NSWCCDDN), Code 83 for the maintenance and modernization of US Navy Combatant Craft construction, alteration and modernization efforts. The desired candidate should possess the knowledge, skills and ability to accomplish the following:
Responsibilities:
The Sr. Naval Architect (SNA) will provide project and engineering support to Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Detachment Norfolk, Combatant Craft Division (NSWCCDDN), Code 83 as follows:
- Oversee the efforts of subordinate engineering personnel in the accomplishment of routine Naval Architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks.
- Directed the efforts of task personnel to apply selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses.
- Assists in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.
- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analysis, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced Naval Architects.
- Specific areas of involvement may include calculations and analysis of: Anchoring, Docking, Dynamic Positioning, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Foils and Appendages, Hoisting, Hydrostatic, Inclining, Loads, Material Selection (wood, composites, metals), Mooring, Motion Analysis, Propeller sizing, Resistance prediction, Rudder sizing, Speed-Power, Stability analysis (dynamic, transitional, maneuvering, directional, intact and damage), Stress Analysis, Structural Vibration, Structure sizing analysis, Survivability, Trim and List, Wave loading, Weight and Wind loading as these apply to Small Boats and Combatant Craft.
Experience:
- Will require existing CAC eligibility to be considered for the position.
- Ten (10) years’ experience in the design, operation, maintenance, or testing of watercraft including working experience with United States Coast Guard (USCG), American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Department of Defense (DoD) standards for watercraft. Three years supervisory experience.
- Expert level knowledge of NAVSEA Manual No, S9AA0-AB-GOS-010/GSO, Rev “9”; “General Specifications for Overhaul of Surface Ships (GSO) April 2016 edition”
- Expert level knowledge of technical, specification and contractual requirements including NAVSHIPS Technical Manuals (NSTMs), NAVSEA Standards Items, Component Technical Manuals, Military Specifications, NAVSEA Instructions.
Educational Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited institution
Preferred Skills:
- Small/High Speed Craft/Boat design experience highly preferred
- Shipyard Experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Knowledge of Shipboard Installation practices IAW NAVSEA Tech Spec 9090-310
- Knowledge and experience in Acquisition and Systems Engineering, Logistics, Integration and Test and Evaluation
Since 1995, KES has continued to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
