Naval Architecture Structures Lead
Role Summary
As Structures Lead, you lead the structural engineering of the hull, heavy foundations, and load-bearing architecture for the vessels that carry Ocean Atomics' nuclear electric plant. You drive the scantlings, material specifications, and structural analysis that clear class society and flag state review, and you ensure the platform side is designed for plant integration from the start — engineered to carry the plant's loads and foundations without mid-cycle rework.
You establish the material selection, plate thickness, and scantling margins that let the platform carry the plant's loads and foundations without mid-cycle re-engineering. You develop modular, reproducible structural designs that reduce shipyard fabrication complexity and weld-rejection rates before steel cutting begins. You generate the finite element analysis (FEA), structural drawings, and calculations that clear classification society (ABS, LR, etc.) and statutory flag state (USCG, etc.) reviews.
What You'll Do
- Lead the engineering, analysis, and validation of primary and secondary structures under extreme marine and operational loads, from initial concept through class approval.
- Design and optimize hull girder strength, collision barriers, and the shielding support structures that isolate the nuclear electric plant.
- Establish the material selection, plate thickness, and scantling margins that let the platform carry the plant's loads and foundations without mid-cycle re-engineering.
- Develop modular, reproducible structural designs that reduce shipyard fabrication complexity and weld-rejection rates before steel cutting begins.
- Generate the finite element analysis (FEA), structural drawings, and calculations that clear classification society (ABS, LR, etc.) and statutory flag state (USCG, etc.) reviews.
What You Bring
- Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Track record leading system-level structural design from concept through class approval. Typically built over 8+ years of focused work in commercial shipbuilding, heavy offshore structures, or large-scale marine energy projects. Depth of experience, design cycles, and successful leadership of major structural projects is valued above years of experience.
- Preferred: Experience with highly regulated or heavy-payload vessel structures. Background in modular ship design or repeatable fabrication processes. Experience with advanced steel and alloy fabrication methods for marine structures.
Why this Matters
Every industry on Earth needs scalable, clean energy, and the ocean is the ideal place to unlock it. Joining Ocean Atomics means building real, lasting infrastructure — the kind that powers generations. The world needs abundant energy. Let's make it happen.
Company Information
Ocean Atomics LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations; if you need an accommodation during the application process, contact info@oceanatomics.com.
Compensation Range
$150K - $235K