Naval Architect

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain stability and weights & balances analyses using GHS and other internal tools
• Develop and release Node structure drawings to keep fabrication on track
• Perform detailed design of mechanical, structural, and support subsystems
• Determine requirements for 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 with Marine Operations Engineering to develop concepts of operations for deployment and recovery
• Participate in external communications with regulators, insurance partners, and marine surveyors
• Lead and participate in design reviews with internal teams and external fabricators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or similar field
• 2+ years of professional experience in stability, seakeeping, and weights/balances analyses
• Professional experience using GHS or equivalent vessel stability software (e.g., Maxsurf, Orca3D)
• Professional experience using parametric CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to engineers and suppliers
• Ability to travel to vendors and test sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RANS theory and tools (Star-CCM+, OpenFoam)
• Shipyard manufacturing or repair experience
• Experience with high-end hydrodynamics analysis software (e.g., Ansys AQWA, WAMIT)
• Proficiency with Orcaflex and 3D CAD modeling
• Experience with NX/Teamcenter or Rhino3D
• Experience with finite element analysis (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)
• Proficiency in Python, Julia, or MATLAB
• Experience using AI tools for programming and analysis workflows

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $160,000 - $200,000
• Company equity
• 100% company-paid gold level PPO health, dental, vision, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Unlimited, flexible paid time off
• 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA options
• Relocation assistance to Portland