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An ideal candidate will have significant prior experience with marine structural engineering; U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations; and U.S. shipbuilding acquisitions.\nTypical Responsibilities:\nProvide technical assessments of shipbuilder design deliverables.\nSupport development of HM&E and Auxiliary systems specifications.\nSupport Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and capture action items.\nCoordinate and participate in the creation of technical papers, studies, and reports on emerging issues.\nSupport the government in developing technical responses to contractor’s questions. \nInterface with the USCG Ship Design Team (SDT) and other USCG Technical Authorities.\nAnalyze technical reports from third-party design validation sources and make recommendations to the Government.\nProvide technical support in the following areas: vessel Hull Form and stability, Weights, Structures, Powering and Resistance, and Propulsion.\nProvide support which includes updating the System Specification, SOW, CDRLs, and Indicative Design to adjudicate technical issues.\nLocation: Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. After a probationary period, a hybrid schedule may be permitted with customer approval.\nAnticipated Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.\nTypical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $130,000 - 150,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.\nTypical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.\nEligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nBachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture (highly preferred), Marine or Ocean Engineering, or a comparable discipline from an ABET accredited university or college. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, additional years of highly relevant experience and/or other relevant professional qualifications may be considered in substitution (in addition to other experience requirements identified below).\n\nAt least six (6) years of recent, relevant experience of increasing responsibility in naval architecture, including:Structural engineering concerns for naval or commercial vessels and marine structures\nConduct, witness, and document tests including stability tests, speed, power, maneuvering, and seakeeping trials.\nExperience with naval architecture software solving complex problems regarding hull design.\nExperience with corrosion principles of metals for surface assets and boats.\nKnowledge of USN, USCG, IACS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.\n\nMust be proficient with common productivity software, including Microsoft Office.\nMust demonstrate excellent communication skills.\nMust have excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.\nAdditional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nMaster's Degree in Naval Architecture (highly preferred), Marine or Ocean Engineering, or a comparable discipline from an ABET accredited university or college. \nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\nAt least one (1) year of demonstrated experience with U.S. shipbuilding acquisitions.\nAt least one (1) year of demonstrated experience supporting a U.S. major system acquisition program (DHS/USCG Level I, DoD ACAT I or equivalent).\nBenefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:\nPaid Time Off (accrued)\nPaid Holidays\n401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options\nMedical Insurance (3 plan options)\nTRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals\nDental Insurance (2 plan options)\nVision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nCommuter/Transit Benefits\nBasic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee\nAdditional Life Insurance options for employee + family\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nPet Benefits\nLegal Plan\nID Theft Protection Plan\nEmployee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program\nVoluntary Leave Transfer Program\nTuition Reimbursement Program\nEmployee Referral Program\nPlease be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.\nFounded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.\nTHOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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