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