About the job
Saronic Technologies stands at the forefront of maritime innovation, committed to transforming autonomy at sea with cutting-edge solutions that significantly improve maritime operations through intelligent and autonomous platforms.
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Staff Naval Architect to play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with both traditional naval architecture and progressive autonomous technologies, making a significant contribution to defense innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and analysis of vessel hull forms, arrangements, structures, and mechanical systems for autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs).
Conduct comprehensive naval architecture analyses, including weight estimates, intact and damaged stability calculations, resistance and propulsion assessments, seakeeping, and maneuvering evaluations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, preliminary structural design, electrical design, and weight management for vessel development and optimization.
Support the integration of advanced autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs, ensuring cutting-edge functionality.
Lead model and at-sea tests in conjunction with engineers and software developers to validate designs and enhance performance.
Facilitate design reviews and brainstorming sessions for both new and existing vessel concepts, fostering a culture of innovation.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in naval architecture, autonomous technology, and defense requirements through proactive research.
Contribute to technical documentation, writing, and report preparation for both internal use and client presentations.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field.
Over 15 years of engineering experience with exceptional technical expertise in areas such as large ship construction, commercial ship design (including containerships and cargo vessels), large combatant design, and high-speed planing craft design.
Strong understanding of core naval architecture principles, including ship design, stability, structural integrity, propulsion, and hydrodynamics.
Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, Nx, ShipConstructor) and simulation tools (e.g., Orca3D, GHS, Star CCM+, Simerics, IHDE, or similar).
