Amentum 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 general stage, this position offers both challenge and purpose. **Essential Responsibilities** : + Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to evaluate and resolve casualties involving hull, structural, and coating systems + Conduct on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) inspections of hulls, tanks, voids, and structural members to assess damage and develop repair recommendations + Perform scheduled and unscheduled system assessments in support of TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, and other readiness evaluations + Evaluate corrosion, structural degradation, and coating system performance, and recommend corrective actions + Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) operations, including ship stability calculations and monitoring during casualties, drills, or emergent events + Participate in ETB drills and training, and respond to casualty events, including weekends and holidays as required + Provide logistics support, including material identification and repair requirement development + Deliver on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel on inspection and maintenance practices + Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS, CADET, MAFs) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards + Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and drawings + Obtain and utilize technical documentation from FDRMC Technical Library,



OEM sources, and other repositories + Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces across multiple OCONUS locations **Minimum Requirements** : + Demonstrated experience in the inspection of U.S. Navy shipboard hull, structural, and coating systems + Ability to perform structural assessments, corrosion evaluations, and repair planning + Knowledge of ship stability principles and ability to support stability calculations during casualty response + Familiarity with Navy maintenance and reporting systems such as MFOM/NMD, FTS, MAFs, and CADET + Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation + Willingness to complete the Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Technician course within 6 months of hire + Ability to obtain and maintain CADET database access upon onboarding + Ability to work independently at a journeyman level in a fast-paced operational environment + Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended OCONUS and shipboard assignments + Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance + Strong written and verbal communication skills **Preferred Qualifications (not required)** **:** + Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline + Experience supporting U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines, particularly in forward-deployed environments + Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and NAVSEA standards + Experience supporting TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, or pre-deployment assessments + Background in corrosion control programs and coating system management + Experience conducting dry-docking assessments and structural inspections + Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, FEMAP, or similar modeling/analysis software + Prior experience supporting Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) + Active or recently held security clearance + Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings **Compensation Details:** $100,000 - 120,000

📌 Naval Architect (Rota)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Rota