Naval Architect

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain stability and weights & balances analyses using GHS and other internal tools
• Develop and release Node structure drawings, driving drawing releases to keep fabrication ungated
• Detailed design of mechanical, structural, and support subsystems (e.g. human access, shoreside support)
• Determine requirements for the Node program relating to stability, seakeeping, mooring, structures, and marine operations
• Drive hydrodynamic loads investigations involving multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to Orcaflex analyses and hydrodynamic studies
• Drive Node program strategies for corrosion mitigation and biofouling prevention
• Work closely with the Marine Operations Engineering team to develop concepts of operations and ensure Nodes can be safely and reliably deployed and recovered at sea
• Contribute and participate in external communications with regulators, insurance partners, and marine surveyors
• Lead and participate in design reviews with the internal team and interface with external fabricators and vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or similar field
• 2+ years of professional experience performing stability, seakeeping, and weights/balances analyses in a Naval Architecture role
• Professional experience using GHS or equivalent vessel stability software (e.g. Maxsurf, Orca3D)
• Professional experience using a parametric CAD package (e.g. NX, Solidworks) to model parts, assemblies, and generate fabrication drawings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to provide guidance and technical material to engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers, adeptly receiving and incorporating their guidance and technical information into your approach
• Confidence working independently to drive a project forward

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications: Experience working with regulatory and class on novel projects, Experience with RANS theory and tools (Star-CCM+, OpenFoam), Shipyard manufacturing or repair experience, Experience using high-end hydrodynamics analysis software to estimate vessel motions (e.g. Ansys AQWA, Maxsurf Motion, WAMIT), Proficiency with Orcaflex, 2+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience, Experience with NX/Teamcenter, Experience with Rhino3D CAD software, Experience with finite element analysis (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP) software packages, Experience using Python, Julia, MATLAB, or a similar programming language for data review and analysis, Experience using AI tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude, Copilot) for programming and analysis workflows, Experience working with regulatory and class on novel projects, Prior experience working in a marine environment and/or with marine vessels, Proficient and frequent user of hand calculations, Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-starting, and demanding atmosphere, A curiosity to learn and a passion for continuous improvement, Solid understanding of technical projects from the details to the big picture, Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills

Additional Requirements

• Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
• Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.