NAVAL ARCHITECT

NAVAL ARCHITECT

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): New London, Connecticut

Salary Range: $100992 - $131293 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as Naval Architect in the Engineering Department, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair (SUPSHIP) in the design, construction, overhaul and repair of nuclear-powered submarines.
• You will review, analyze, research, prepare correspondence, recommend corrective action, consult with the contractor, and participate in conferences pertaining to manufacturing and installation deficiencies and waterfront problems.
• You will determine the technical adequacy of engineering recommendations as reflected in documents.
• You will provide engineering recommendations and aid in the form of technical comments.
• You will provide conference representation for the branch supervisor, Design, Planning, Contract, Material and Quality Assurance Departments in connection with the design, construction, testing, conversion and repair of submarines.
• You will recommend improvements in the design and operation of methods to be used in fabrication.
• You will provide technical advice to other engineers on possible approaches to the solution of problems and review of technical documents.

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineering analyzing engineering documents and making naval architecture or structural engineering recommendations to ensure the successful design, construction, overhaul, or repair of a ship or submarine. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Send your resume and supporting documents to: neritan.behri.civ@us.navy.mil Resumes/ applications must be submitted to the e-mail above and include the following: Resume with announcement number clearly annotated (DE-12951728-26-DG). Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18