Naval Architect

My client is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Naval Architect to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of innovative maritime solutions, contributing to the optimization of performance, safety, and efficiency of our marine vessels and structures.

Responsibilities

Utilize strong modeling skills in Rhino and SolidWorks for design tasks

Perform stability analysis (intact and damage) to ensure seaworthiness of vessels

Conduct structural design using FEA software, with a focus on composite structures

Predict resistance & propulsion for high-speed craft, employing expertise in this area

Utilize CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) for analysis

Generate comprehensive technical reports and documentation to communicate analysis findings, recommendations, and design rationale to internal teams and stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience

Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience

Strong modeling skills in Rhino & SolidWorks

Experience in high-speed/small craft design, construction, and testing preferred

On-water experience preferred