Marine Designer

We are a rapidly growing small business seeking experienced designers and engineers who can deliver quality work and help expand our operations. This role is ideal for a Marine Designer with Arbortext experience and a background in mechanical, electrical, or structural design. You’ll perform shipchecks, work in AutoCAD, and handle technical writing, primarily producing engineering deliverables for the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and U.S. Coast Guard. Strong interpersonal skills, marine HM&E experience, and deep knowledge of U.S. Navy, USCG, and MSC ship systems are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to develop all engineering and technical deliverables
• Perform design and drawing development of marine systems
• Develop and modify technical manuals using Arbortext
• Conduct quality assurance of all engineering deliverables
• Engage directly with clients
• Develop drawings in AutoCAD
• Assist the Project Manager in business development and customer relations
• Expect approximately 10% domestic and international travel

Requirements

• 2–5 years of proven design or engineering experience with U.S. Navy, USCG, or MSC vessels
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Current passport
• Active Secret-level security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Arbortext SGML experience is highly preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Performance bonuses
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday, onsite in Norfolk, VA or Bremerton, WA.

About Tridentis

Tridentis is a privately held small business specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering, program management, and logistics services for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and other federal agencies. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we maintain offices in Norfolk, VA; Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. Beyond government services, Tridentis operates a spin-off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles, focused on designing, developing, and building autonomous marine vehicles. We prioritize agility with a flat organizational structure while pursuing consistent, long-term growth.