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Senior Navy Structural Engineer - Clearance Required

Cydecor, Inc.

Washington, DCFull-time$171–200K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$171–200K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Cydecor seeks a Senior Navy Structural Engineer to provide design and technical support to a NAVSEA customer. The role supports technical and design requirements for new and ongoing shipbuilding programs and calls for engineering and acquisition fundamentals, plus expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs. Several openings span human systems integration, electrical engineering, and naval architecture disciplines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural EngineeringNavy ShipbuildingDefense SystemsMultidisciplinary TeamworkNaval Structural DesignMechanical Design AnalysisDesign Artifact ReviewEngineeringAcquisition FundamentalsSurface ShipbuildingUndersea Shipbuilding

Qualifications

10+ Years ExperienceMaster's in EngineeringProfessional Engineer CertificationBachelor's in EngineeringInterim or Active Secret ClearanceInterim or Active Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking a Senior Navy Structural Engineer to provide design and technical support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer. There are several openings spanning human systems integration, electrical engineering, and naval architecture disciplines.

This role will support the management and execution of technical and design requirements for new and ongoing shipbuilding programs. Candidates should possess strong engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs.

Here's what you need:

  • 10+ years of experience with the engineering of structures

  • Experience with structural designs in the Navy or defense systems, including engineering related to R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs for Navy shipbuilding and defense systems

  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, acquisition professionals, and logistics and sustainment professionals to achieve program outcomes

  • Knowledge of naval vessel structural design specifications, standards, and practices

  • Ability to analyze mechanical designs through review of design artifacts

Bonus points if you have:

  • Master's degree in Engineering

  • Professional Engineer Certification

Security Clearance:

Minimum: Interim or Active Secret security clearance; Preferred: Interim or Active Top Secret security clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline. Master's degree preferred.

Work Schedule:

M-F, Onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $171,100 - $200,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting [email protected] or calling 703-884-2105.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,990 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$171–200K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$90–132K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$100–153K/yr1,877 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $186K, is 66% above the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($112K) — in the top quarter of Structural Engineer salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Structural Engineer jobs in Washington, D.C. and 2,990 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,535 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,310 of the 2,990 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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