Marine Designer (Mechanical), Senior

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated senior-level Marine Designer with experience in marine mechanical engineering for the design of ships and boats to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Baltimore, MD. An ideal candidate will have prior experience with creating 3D drawings and models for ships and boats with a focus on marine piping, as well as familiarity with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Support naval architect and marine engineering efforts for the design of ships and boats, and the recapitalization of existing ships and boats.
• Develop arrangement models and diagrams to support ship design and operation.
• Create and modify CAD drawings of new and current systems for improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to use software to build and test new system configurations.

Location: Full time onsite at USCG Surfaces Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) in Baltimore, MD. After a probationary period, may have some limited hybrid flex (but still primarily onsite).

Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. 

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $145,000 – 175,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Twenty (20) years of experience creating 3D drawings with AutoCAD (or equivalent) software.
• At least three (3) years of experience working with marine piping.
• Strong knowledge and skill in the use of the Autodesk AutoCAD software suite.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.