Senior Naval Architect (Contingent)
Zel TechnologiesVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Posted August 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
ZelTech is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies.
Job Description
ZelTech is seeking a Naval Architect to lead the design, analysis, and integration of surface and subsurface unmanned systems (UxS) in support of a government customer. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in naval architecture, hydrodynamics, and structural design, as well as experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and modeling and simulation (M&S) tools to support engineering analysis, system integration, and lifecycle development.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have an active SECRET clearance.
- MA, in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
- At least 7 years of professional engineering experience, including experience in naval platform design, unmanned maritime systems, or DoD ship design and integration programs.
- Proficiency in hull and structural design software: Orca3D, Rhino, GHS, NAPA.
- Experience with CAD tools (Ship Constructor, AutoCAD), CFD tools (Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM), and structural analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
- Demonstrated experience applying MBSE tools and methodologies such as SysML and Cameo.
- Familiarity with Navy, USCG, and classification society standards (e.g., ABS, DNV).
- Excellent technical writing, reporting, and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of hydrodynamics, hydrostatics, weight estimation, stability analysis, and structural design methods relevant to manned and unmanned maritime platforms.
- Proficiency in interpreting and generating technical drawings, design specifications, and simulation outputs.
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
