Naval Architect Jobs
Naval Architect jobs are open across shipbuilding, defense, offshore energy, and marine engineering consultancies, from entry-level design roles to senior principal and chief naval architect positions, with specializations in structural analysis, hydrodynamics, and vessel systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasability, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration stability, analysis, hyrdromatic and seakeeping properties.
- Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights structures and designs
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
- Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
- Familiarity with aluminum and FRP structure and production processes including welding and lamination.
- Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Marine Degree from ABET accredited institution.
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- U.S. Citizenship for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
- Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- Ability to perform design calculations and studies
- Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis
- Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems
- Provide technical support and documentation for ship feasability, concept, preliminary and contract design, integration stability, analysis, hyrdromatic and seakeeping properties.
- Evaluate systems equipment, develop and analyze requirements, perform studies and documentation relating to hull form, stability, weights structures and designs
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications for surface assets and boats.
- Perform structural analysis and design using ISO and class society standards.
- Familiarity with aluminum and FRP structure and production processes including welding and lamination.
- Additional duties include supporting dock trials, sea trials, stability tests, and speed-power evaluations.
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Marine Degree from ABET accredited institution.
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- U.S. Citizenship for purposes of obtaining a government security clearance.
- Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- Ability to perform design calculations and studies
- Familiarity with naval architecture and design analysis
- Ability to conduct analyses and calculations on ship propulsion systems
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in naval architect jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in naval architecture, ocean engineering, or marine engineering
- Proficiency in stability analysis software such as NAPA, MAESTRO, or GHS
- Experience with structural design and finite element analysis tools like ANSYS or Femap
- Knowledge of classification society rules from ABS, DNV, or Lloyd's Register
- Familiarity with U.S. Navy or USCG regulatory standards and ship specifications
- Professional Engineer licensure or progress toward SNAME membership preferred
Tips for Your Naval Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to vessel type
Hiring managers for naval architect roles screen by platform type first. Call out whether your experience is in surface ships, submarines, offshore platforms, or small craft. Generic marine engineering resumes get filtered out before a human reads them.
List your classification society experience
Many postings require familiarity with ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, or Bureau Veritas rules. Name the societies whose rules you've worked under and the vessel classes you got certified. Vague claims like 'regulatory knowledge' don't pass applicant tracking filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists naval architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your software stack precisely
Postings almost always specify tools like MAESTRO, NAPA, Rhino, AutoCAD, or ANSYS. Match your resume to the exact software named in each listing. Listing only 'CAD proficiency' signals a generalist, not a specialist, to a technical hiring panel.
Prepare a portfolio of stability calculations
Bring documented examples of intact and damage stability analyses to interviews, even if the role isn't explicitly design-heavy. Naval architect interviewers frequently test applied hydrostatics knowledge directly, so having real project outputs on hand separates you from candidates who only describe past work verbally.
Ask about approval authority in your interview
Find out whether the role involves signing off on drawings independently or working under a licensed professional engineer. Knowing this shapes how you frame your experience and helps you evaluate whether the position advances your credentials toward PE licensure or SNAME certification.
Naval Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most naval architects?
The most active employers for naval architects right now are Saronic Technologies, Thor Solutions, and Resolve Marine, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and shipyards typically account for the largest share of open positions.
How many naval architect jobs are remote?
About 47% of naval architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Positions focused on early-stage concept design, structural analysis, or regulatory documentation tend to offer the most schedule flexibility compared to roles tied to a shipyard or dry dock.
How do you become a naval architect?
Earn a bachelor's degree in naval architecture, ocean engineering, or a closely related marine engineering discipline. Build hands-on experience through internships at shipyards, defense contractors, or offshore engineering firms. Develop proficiency in industry software for stability and structural analysis. Pursuing PE licensure and active participation in SNAME strengthens your candidacy for senior roles.
How do you get hired as a naval architect with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled junior naval architect, design engineer, or marine engineering analyst, which are structured for early-career candidates. Emphasize capstone projects, thesis work, or academic ship design competitions in your application. Demonstrating hands-on familiarity with stability software or CAD tools, even from coursework, signals readiness to hiring teams who expect to train new graduates on company-specific processes.
What does the naval architect interview process look like?
Most naval architect interviews begin with a technical screen covering hydrostatics, stability criteria, and structural fundamentals. This is typically followed by a panel interview with senior engineers who may ask you to walk through a past design problem in detail. Some employers add a practical exercise involving a stability calculation or drawing review before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to naval architect jobs?
You can find and apply to naval architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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