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Posted Apr 17Naval Architect – Commercial Vessels
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- - Collaborate with other engineers to support CAD modeling, weight management, and the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs.
- - Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use and client presentations.
Requirements
- experience in traditional naval architecture and advanced autonomous technologies, driving impact in shipping and maritime innovation.
- RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct one or more of the following tasks with a high level of proficiency: - Hull form development and optimization.
- - 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, highly attentive to schedule-driven design freezes.
- - Strong fundamentals in core naval architecture principles and proficiency with industry-standard tools, including one or more of the following: - Hull form and hydrostatics (e.g., Rhino3D, Orca3D) - Hydrodynamics and seakeeping (e.g., Proteus DS / ShipMo3D, StarCCM+, Simerics) - Stability and load case analysis tools (e.g.
- REQUIREMENTS - Mobility and Movement: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (e.g., 4–8 hours/day), climb stairs or ladders occasionally (if accessing elevated workspaces), bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed during inspections or audits - Manual Dexterity: Ability to manipulate small parts and tools during product inspections.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers) - Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds occasionally (e.g., sample materials, equipment).
- Ability to push or pull carts or equipment as needed - Visual and Auditory
- Adequate hearing ability to respond to alarms, machine sounds, or communicate in noisy environments - Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, or cleanroom environments (may include exposure to dust, noise, or temperature variations).
Experience
- AutoCAD, Siemens NX) - Working knowledge with energy efficiency measures (EEDI/EEXI, CII, hull optimization, hybrid power, alternative fuels, wind-assist) - Senior Naval Architect: 5+ years of experience. - Staff Naval Architect: 15+ years of experience.