Naval Architect

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Naval Architect to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the structural integrity and survivability of forward-deployed U.S. Navy vessels operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. As part of a mission-driven team, you will provide critical expertise in hull, structural, and coating systems—supporting inspections, casualty response, and repair planning in a dynamic, high-tempo environment. If you are passionate about naval engineering and want to contribute to Fleet readiness on a global stage, this position offers both challenge and purpose.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to evaluate and resolve casualties involving hull, structural, and coating systems

• Conduct on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) inspections of hulls, tanks, voids, and structural members to assess damage and develop repair recommendations

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled system assessments in support of TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, and other readiness evaluations

• Evaluate corrosion, structural degradation, and coating system performance, and recommend corrective actions

• Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) operations, including ship stability calculations and monitoring during casualties, drills, or emergent events

• Participate in ETB drills and training, and respond to casualty events, including weekends and holidays as required

• Provide logistics support, including material identification and repair requirement development

• Deliver on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship’s force personnel on inspection and maintenance practices

• Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS, CADET, MAFs) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards

• Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and drawings

• Obtain and utilize technical documentation from FDRMC Technical Library, OEM sources, and other repositories

• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces across multiple OCONUS locations

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems

• Ability to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning

• Knowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response

• Familiarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET

• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation

• Willingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire

• Ability to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding

• Ability to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines, particularly in forward-deployed environments

• Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA standards

• Experience supporting TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, or pre-deployment assessments

• Background in corrosion control programs and coating system management

• Experience conducting dry-docking assessments and structural inspections

• Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEMAP, or similar modeling/analysis software

• Prior experience supporting Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC)

• Active or recently held security clearance

• Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings

       

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - 120,000