SENIOR STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (Part-time Telework)

Clearance: Active SECRET Security Clearance Required (US Citizenship Required)

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 Core Mission: Provide vital structural and naval architecture engineering support to the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team (CET).Why Cardinal Engineering? Cardinal Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We offer industry-leading employee benefits and growth potential is limited only by the candidate's ambition: Generous 401k Company contribution Medical, dental, vision insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Short- and long-term disability Life insurance plans for family

Your Impact: As a Senior Engineer, you will report to the Hull Systems Engineering Manager to solve complex structural challenges for New Construction and In-Service Aircraft Carriers. Technical Advisory: Advise Ship Design Managers (SDMs) on system design, develop risk assessments, and adjudicate design variations. Regulatory Compliance: Apply DoD, commercial, and classification society rules to complex ship modernizations. Specifications & Design: Develop complex design guidance and ensure specification compliance for major ship alterations, modernizations, and repairs. Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate technical resolutions across NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, Shipyards (Newport News, Norfolk, Puget Sound), and external vendors. Qualifications We Are Looking For :Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Experience: 10+ years of experience working with shipyards, NSWC/NUWC, SUPSHIP, RMC, TYCOM, or similar organizations. Expertise: Direct experience supporting the construction, maintenance, or repair of ship structures. Technical Depth: Experience in one or more of the following hull specialties: Hull accesses, superstructure, masts, tanks, or voids Damage control systems & general arrangements Welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and outfitting Weights, stability, and shock hardening Preservation and corrosion control (coatings) Communication: Exceptional technical writing and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred: Direct prior experience working with NAVSEA, PAE-Maritime, and aircraft carrier programs.