Naval Architect

ReconCraft is seeking a Jr. Naval Architect to join our team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional with up to two years of industry experience who is interested in developing their career in naval architecture and marine engineering. The desired candidate will have a passion for planning craft development in a manufacturing environment.  The candidate will join an existing in-house engineering team and work under the supervision of more experienced staff.  Functional responsibilities will include preparation of weight estimates and weight monitoring, hydrostatics, stability analysis, hull form development, structural design, systems design, fixturing design, and bill of materials creation.  The individual will apply rules-based guidance such as ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council), ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), NAVSEA Guidelines, CE Requirements, and /or develop approaches to support project development and manufacturability for high-speed naval craft.  The individual will support multiple product development programs and existing production lines simultaneously.  Tasks may include performing calculations, analysis, functional design drawings, detail design drawings, 3-D modeling, presentations, and test procedures. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Support engineering team and customer projects, with a specific focus on structural design, systems design, materials selection, and fabrication approaches.
• Create and develop designs, drawings, and related documentation for submittal to clients.
• Create and develop shop fabrication drawings and bill of materials for both prototype and production builds. 3-D modeling experience, preferred.
• Refine first-article or other designs through the “red line” process to capture improvements.
• Facilitate solutions to relevant design-related production issues with project management and manufacturing personnel.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Commitment to safety rules.
• Employee must be a "U.S. Person" as defined Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Section 120.15.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Effectively and safely perform work in support of company and client objectives in both and office (primary) and manufacturing plant (secondary) environment.
  • This position will require shop floor inspection and oversight of design integration and production efforts for the purposes of validation, verification, troubleshooting and testing. This could include grasping, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing, and visual acuity. 

Position Pay Range$80,000—$95,000 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.