Naval Architect

About the job

We are developing a core technology, the “Node”, that will operate in the worst conditions the world’s oceans have to offer for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

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
• Perform 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

Required qualifications

• 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

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

Additional requirements

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

Compensation and benefits

• Cash compensation of $160,000 - 200,000.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
• Unlimited, flexible paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents).
• Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners and dependents).
• Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents).
• Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled).
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Portland, Oregon.