Lead Submarine Structures & FEA Specialist

Matchtech Group; Halifax, Ottawa, Victoria; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Submarine Structures Specialist (FEA) to support naval client taskings. The role involves leading complex FEA analyses for submarine pressure hulls, providing robust design and assessment guidance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, 10+ years of naval architecture experience, and holds or can obtain Canadian and international security clearances;

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• 10+ years in Naval Architecture.
• Extensive FEA experience on submarine structures.
• Eligible for Canadian and international security clearance.
• Willingness to deploy internationally (minimum 3 months per year).

Responsibilities

• Provide Naval Architecture advice to clients and internal teams.
• Act as Technical Lead and Technical Assurer on projects.
• Manage own technical work and contribute to best practices.
• Coordinate with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and OEMs for surveys and design changes.
• Maintain CPD to sustain technical knowledge.

Skills

FEA experience

Security clearance eligible

Travel readiness

Technical leadership

Education

Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Submarine Structures Specialist (FEA) to support naval client taskings. The role involves leading complex FEA analyses for submarine pressure hulls, providing robust design and assessment guidance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, 10+ years of naval architecture experience, and holds or can obtain Canadian and international security clearances;