Naval Architect – Commercial Vessels

The role

Naval Architects will assist in developing autonomous commercial vessel designs from concept to production. This includes working on vessel types such as Containerships, Roll-on/Roll-off, Tankers, and Bulk Carriers.

What you will do

• Conduct hull form development and optimization
• Perform resistance, power and speed predictions
• Develop functional design and general arrangement
• Conduct stability analysis and loading manuals
• Perform hydrodynamic analysis
• Design propulsion and powerplant
• Design ship systems including specifications and P&ID's
• Perform global and local ship structural design
• Prepare regulatory submissions for USA-flag and international maritime regulations
• Collaborate with engineers on CAD modeling, weight management, and autonomous system integration

Required qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and certain protected classes of asylees and refugees
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to work at speed and support quick turnaround trade studies
• Clear communicator with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
• Strong fundamentals in core naval architecture principles
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including hull form and hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and seakeeping, stability and load case analysis, structural analysis FEA and FEM interfaces, and systems a
• Working knowledge with energy efficiency measures
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders occasionally
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Manual dexterity to manipulate small parts and tools
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Senior Naval Architect: 5+ years of experience
• Staff Naval Architect: 15+ years of experience

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.