Zel Technologies LLC · 4 months ago
Mid-Level Naval Architect (Contingent)
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expZel Technologies LLC is a leader in national security, providing comprehensive support to the Department of Defense and federal agencies. They are seeking a Naval Architect to design, analyze, and integrate maritime vessels, focusing on hull form development, hydrostatics, and structural assessment.
AerospaceMilitarySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design and analysis of marine hull forms, including development of geometry, weights, and hydrostatic properties
Conduct hydrodynamic and seakeeping analyses to evaluate vessel stability and performance
Assist in structural analysis and survivability assessments for maritime platforms
Support CFD simulations, model testing efforts, and correlation of results with physical trials
Prepare and maintain design documentation, including drawings, technical reports, and compliance packages
Contributes to the development of technical documents such as stability reports, hull drawings, and system integration data
Use modern naval architecture tools to support design validation and ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, and other relevant standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, systems, software, electrical) throughout the system development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
BA, in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
Must have an active SECRET clearance
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in naval architecture, ship design, or marine engineering
Proficiency with key naval architecture tools such as Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, NAPA, and familiarity with AutoCAD or Ship Constructor
Demonstrated understanding of structural principles, hydrostatics, and seakeeping
Strong communication and technical writing skills with the ability to support the preparation of engineering documentation and reports
Successful background and drug screening check
Preferred
Familiarity with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques, CFD tools (e.g., Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM), or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or SysML
Experience working in collaborative engineering environments and participating in technical design reviews
Pursuit of or eligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k immediate vesting with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bonuses for performance
Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
Educational assistance and special training programs
Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
Group life insurance (Company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
Health and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Employee discounts on various services and products
Company
Zel Technologies LLC
Founded in 1988 by Ret.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Scott Arnott
Chief Technology Officer
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David Popkin
Chief Information Officer & VP
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