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 integral 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

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📌 Naval Architect (Rota)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Rota