2069 Naval Architect jobs in California

The pay range for this role is $32.30 to $39.50 hourly.

Full-time

Incumbent may be required to operate at sea for multi-week intervals as part of mission requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Oceaneering, Naval Architecture or related major.

2 years general experience with the installation, operation, repair, testing and maintenance of naval or marine structure and preservation systems.

Experience in the assessment, repair, and maintenance of structure and coating systems on US Naval ships.

Have knowledge about sheet-metal, preservation, nonskid, materials, insulation, piping and welding on Navy Ships.

Hands-on experience with this equipment in the last two years.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, inspections, visit processes and reporting methods for visits.

Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes.

Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance.

Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise

Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships)

Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight

Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Ability to wear a respirator

$121,585-$158,062

$102,246-132,923

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

You will be required to obtain and maintain NAVSEA Docking Officer qualification.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to provide leadership and technical expertise in ship drydocking evolutions and inspection of drydock facilities to support fleet operations.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to provide technical expertise in ship drydocking evolutions and inspection of drydock facilities to support fleet operations.

Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration OR Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico OR Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above) OR Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

Pay is based on experience.

The hourly wage for this position is $18 - $35 hour based on experience.

A comprehensive benefits package

US Citizenship.

Must be able to obtain and maintain active Secret Security Clearance and Base Access

High School Diploma /GED.

Military "A" or "C" school(s), completion of a vocational, maritime, or journeyman training program.

Minimum one (1) year technical experience in operation, test, maintenance and/or repair of Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic equipment and systems.

Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Must pass drug screening as a condition of employment.

Candidates must furnish their own hand tools required for this position.

Candidates must be willing to travel, CONUS & OCONUS at times.

Candidates currently possessing an Active Secret Clearance are preferred.

Five (5) years experience or more preferred.

Fiberoptic experience and certifications a definite plus.

Prior military experience directly related to the position or prior experience in the Maritime Industry preferred.

Knowledge of Shipboard AC (60 and 400 Hz) and DC electrical systems.

Knowledge of Shipboard electrical and electronic systems.

Basic knowledge of electrical systems such as switchboards, switchgear, distribution panels, controls, etc.

Working knowledge of trade mathematics and formulas in order to calculate voltage, amperes and resistance requirements and to determine size and types of material, such as controls, switches, distribution panels, fuses, etc.

Fully versed in the use of common electrical measuring instruments, and of various electronic measuring devices, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, power analyzers and megohmmeters.

Maintenance and repair of Shipboard 4160 VAC.

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, test and evaluation, maritime operations, fleet support, or a related technical field.

Demonstrated experience supporting complex maritime, naval, shipboard, submarine, underwater, or other defense systems.

Experience working with engineers, operators, fleet personnel, government customers, or military stakeholders to address operational requirements and technical issues.

Experience developing, reviewing, or executing test and evaluation plans, test procedures, technical assessments, operational evaluations, or related engineering documentation.

Experience analyzing technical or operational data and communicating findings through written products, briefings, and presentations.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel several times per year.

Ability to support periods of increased operational activity, including exercises, demonstrations, assessments, and field events.

Must have a current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a **TS/SCI security clearance**.

Prior U.S. military service, with a strong preference for former U.S. Navy Officers.

Experience serving in a naval operational, engineering, acquisition, or test-and-evaluation role.

Submarine experience, including submarine operations, maintenance, engineering, testing, fleet support, or shipboard systems.

Experience supporting Naval Special Warfare, special operations maritime missions, or other undersea operational communities.

Experience supporting large-scale fleet activities, operational assessments, demonstrations, exercises, or field testing.

Hands-on experience with shipboard, underwater, maritime, or in-water systems.

Experience translating operational needs into system requirements, test objectives, evaluation criteria, engineering analyses, or technical recommendations.

Experience briefing senior military leaders, flag-level officers, government executives, or other senior decision-makers.

Experience coordinating across government organizations, engineering teams, fleet personnel, contractors, operational commands, and other stakeholders.

Experience with systems integration, systems architecture, requirements analysis, verification and validation, or mission-level assessment.

Background in naval architecture, naval engineering, nuclear engineering, ocean engineering, or advanced systems engineering.

Graduate degree in engineering, naval architecture, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.

DAWIA, Defense Acquisition Corps, INCOSE, or other relevant professional certification.

Experience supporting classified programs, defense acquisition, operational planning, intelligence organizations, or government test agencies.

Experience working with maritime command-and-control, communications, combat systems, unmanned systems, or related mission technologies.

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E;'s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Bay Area Minimum: $155,000

Bay Area Midpoint: $210,000

Bay Area Maximum: $265,000

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent work experience in computer science, information technology, business administration, engineering, or other relevant field required

10 years of experience in Solution Architecture, Platform Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or relevant IT experience.

7 years of architecture or software development experience

3 years of experience architecting AI, ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI solutions or Cloud.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or equivalent cloud certification

Experience architecting cloud-native platforms within AWS and Azure environments.

Experience designing enterprise integration architectures and API-based platforms.

Experience leading architecture and design review processes.

Experience working in an agile/scrum environment

Experience with Agentic AI platforms, AI Gateways, MCP, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, and enterprise AI services.

Experience designing RAG, semantic search, vector database, and knowledge graph solutions.

Experience defining enterprise AI operating models, governance frameworks, and Responsible AI controls.

Experience with developer platforms, DevSecOps, AI observability, and GenAIOps.

Experience in utility, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated environments.

Experience developing enterprise-wide AI platform roadmaps and transformation strategies.

The base pay range for this role is between $151,000 and $251,800.

Eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more.

Relocation

6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 2+ years of experience with a PhD

Strong background owning and driving the RTL design of various sub-blocks of the coherent interconnect or memory controller or LLC for the high performance digital designs

Demonstrated successful architectural through RTL design experience on high performance digital designs

Verilog expertise is required as is a deep understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis, floor-planning, ECO, bring-up & lab debug.

Knowledge of system caches and directory snoop filter protocols.

Familiarity with different on-chip network topologies: mesh, ring, crossbar.

Experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers.

Knowledge of in Arm AMBA5 CHI, AMBA4 ACE or AXI coherent interconnect and bus protocols

Knowledge of memory subsystem design including coherent cache design.

Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Knowledge of Verilog/VHDL, scripting, STA, DFT, ECO flows.

Proficient in AMBA, ACE, AXI, CHI protocols.

Knowledge of coherent interconnect, memory controller, and/or cache design.

Knowledge of memory subsystem, coherency, directory snoop filter protocols.

Familiarity with different on-chip network topologies: mesh, ring, crossbar.

Experience with a scripting language like Perl or Python.