ppAmentum is seeking a highly skilled Naval Architect to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the structural integrity and survivability of forward-deployed U.S. Navy vessels operating in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. As part of a mission-driven team, you will provide critical expertise in hull, structural, and coating systems—supporting inspections, casualty response, and repair planning in a dynamic, high-tempo environment. If you are passionate about naval engineering and want to contribute to Fleet readiness on a integral stage, this position offers both challenge and purpose. /ph3Essential Responsibilities /h3ulliProvide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to evaluate and resolve casualties involving hull, structural, and coating systems /liliConduct on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) inspections of hulls, tanks, voids, and structural members to assess damage and develop repair recommendations /liliPerform scheduled and unscheduled system assessments in support of TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, and other readiness evaluations /liliEvaluate corrosion, structural degradation, and coating system performance, and recommend corrective actions /liliSupport Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) operations, including ship stability calculations and monitoring during casualties, drills, or emergent events /liliParticipate in ETB drills and training, and respond to casualty events, including weekends and holidays as required /liliProvide logistics support,



including material identification and repair requirement development /liliDeliver on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship’s force personnel on inspection and maintenance practices /liliDocument findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS, CADET, MAFs) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards /liliRecommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and drawings /liliObtain and utilize technical documentation from FDRMC Technical Library, OEM sources, and other repositories /liliTravel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces across multiple OCONUS locations /li /ulh3Minimum Requirements /h3ulliDemonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems /liliAbility to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning /liliKnowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response /liliFamiliarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET /liliAbility to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications,



and engineering documentation /liliWillingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire /liliAbility to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding /liliAbility to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment /liliWillingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments /liliAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance /liliStrong written and verbal communication skills /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications (not required) /h3ulliDegree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline /liliExperience supporting U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines, particularly in forward-deployed environments /liliFamiliarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA standards /liliExperience supporting TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, or pre-deployment assessments /liliBackground in corrosion control programs and coating system management /liliExperience conducting dry-docking assessments and structural inspections /liliProficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEMAP, or similar modeling/analysis software /liliPrior experience supporting Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) /liliActive or recently held security clearance /liliExperience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings /li /ulh3Compensation Details /h3p$100,000 - 120,000 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Naval Architect (Rota)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Rota