DESIGNER 4

About the role

The Designer Level 4 role is a senior-level technical and leadership position responsible for the coordination, development, and execution of highly complex ship system and component designs. Level 4 Designers serve as technical experts within their discipline, providing advanced design support, mentoring, and oversight to junior designers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex 2D and 3D models for ship systems, structures, or components using AutoCAD, Inventor, NX, or similar 2D/3D design software.
• Solve complex design issues while meeting system and ship-level requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and resource for designers and engineers within assigned design discipline.
• Oversee and coordinate multi-discipline design integration, ensuring proper system interfaces and alignment across ship compartments and modules.
• Review and approve detailed arrangement, fabrication, and installation drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Manage and implement design changes, redlines, and engineering revisions through configuration control systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Level 1–3 Designers, supporting training and development within the design organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, production, and supply chain to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through construction.
• Participate in and often lead design reviews, readiness meetings, and production support discussions.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and developing design best practices.
• Apply advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, welding, and shipyard practices to optimize designs for performance, safety, and cost.

Requirements

• Average of 6 years of relevant experience in naval or marine ship design, particularly with Navy or DoD programs.
• Expertise in one or more design disciplines: structural, piping, electrical, arrangements, HVAC, or mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, ANSI, and ASME standards.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and configuration control tools.
• Previous experience as a lead designer or design team coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in research, design, and complex problem-solving.
• Strong Computer Skills/experience Using Computer Based Software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience in reading and interpreting written instructions, drawings, tech manuals or other technical documents, and following processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• NNS Apprentice School graduate.
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, welding, and shipyard practices.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and configuration control tools.
• Strong Computer Skills/experience Using Computer Based Software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience in reading and interpreting written instructions, drawings, tech manuals or other technical documents, and following processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Pay

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

Schedule

Full-Time Shift: 1st

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity

No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements

Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range

$83,000.00 to $104,000.00