- California, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Mid
- $105K–$165K per year
- 8+ years
Take complete ownership over vessels' naval architecture, including clean-sheet hull hydrodynamics, structural design, stability, and weight management for 15ft and 35ft prototypes.
Compensation
Base pay: $105,000 – $165,000 per year, depending on experience. Equity: early-stage stock options.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of hull forms, structural layouts, and overall naval architecture for 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels, from initial concept through deployment.
- Conduct resistance and powering calculations, stability assessments, and seakeeping analysis for high-speed vessels operating in demanding maritime environments.
- Develop detailed 2D/3D models and manufacturing drawings using Rhino, Maxsurf, SolidWorks, and other relevant engineering tools.
- Guide and oversee vessel construction, including FRP composite fabrication, marine aluminum structures, and integration of structural components.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and autonomy teams to support vessel integration, troubleshoot technical issues, and participate in ocean testing and sea trials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
- Nice to have: High-speed planing hulls design
- Nice to have: Catamaran design
- Nice to have: Autonomous surface vessels (ASVs/USVs) design
- Nice to have: Clean-sheet design through fabrication and testing