Posted 3 months ago

Naval Architect - Marine Engineer

HoustonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

A naval architect/ marine engineer designs, tests, and retrofits electric and autonomous vessels. They perform stability, structural, and hydrodynamic analyses and own projects from scoping through commissioning while collaborating with propulsion and autonomy teams.

About this role

ENGINEERS WANTED for hazardous journey. Small wages, high voltages, long hours of difficult technical work, safe career choice doubtful. Riches and Glory in case of success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will develop autonomous, electric, and hybrid vessels in this role. You will integrate with propulsion and autonomy teams to retrofit existing vessels with Fleetzero's propulsion systems and work as part of a larger team to develop new built electric autonomous vessels.

This is a hands-on role, and you will be expected to own naval architecture and marine engineering projects across the life cycle from initial project scoping through design spirals, regulatory engagement, detailed design, shipyard, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Design vessel systems, including auxiliary, propulsion, structures, and layouts to maximize energy efficiency and performance.

Perform stability, mechanical, and structural analyses to ensure seaworthiness and compliance with class and port state rules.

Work closely with other engineers, naval architecture firms, detailed design shops, and shipyard teams to translate designs into reality, iterating based on real-world feedback.

Push the boundaries of vessel design by integrating advanced technologies such as air lubrication, advanced hull coatings, hull appendage modification, novel structures, heel compensation devices, and novel shafting and propeller arrangements.

Contribute to advanced hull designs focusing on hull efficiency and advanced technologies to reduce viscous and wave-making resistance.

Contribute to novel vessel structure and construction techniques.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field

Experience: At least 3 years in naval architecture, with hands-on experience producing ship design drawings.

Shipyard or construction experience is a plus.

Technical Expertise: Expert in hull design, hydrodynamics, stability, and propulsion systems, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and performance. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino3D, or equivalent CAD tools

Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of maritime regulations and submittal processes, with the ability to ensure designs meet certification standards.

Ability to travel and visit customer and vendor sites, including shipyards and vessels