Naval Architect

Celerity Craft Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of marine technology. As a Naval Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and testing the Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV), ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Your innovative insights will help shape the future of marine transportation, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge vessels that are high-speed, energy-efficient, and zero-emission. If you are passionate about marine innovation and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in marine vessel design with innovative technology integration.
• Extensive experience in product design and familiarity with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, test, and analyze the Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV).
• Collaborate with teams to deliver a prototype in 6 months and a demonstrator in 18 months.

Skills

Marine vessel design

3D modeling

Stability analysis

Hull form design

Propulsion estimation

Safety system design

Analytical frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Professional Engineer registration eligibility in British Columbia

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

CADMATIC

Job description

About the Role
As a Naval Architect, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and refining our Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV). Your role will involve overseeing the vessel’s hull structure, hydrodynamics, power systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, including meeting Transport Canada approval standards. You will lead the development of a prototype and a functional customer demonstrator vessel within 18 months.

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual who can balance immediate goals with long-term scalability. Your insights will shape the future of marine transportation, helping us build and maintain a competitive edge as we continue to refine our intellectual property. You will report directly to the Head of Design and Technology and work closely with our team in Squamish and other partners to bring our designs to life, and build a highly valuable company.

What You’ll Do

• Report directly to the Head of Design and Technology.
• Focus on the design, construction, testing, and analysis of the vehicle.
• Collaborate on the innovative design of the DACV, leveraging your expertise in marine vessel design to deliver a fully tested prototype in 6 months and a customer-ready demonstrator in less than 18 months.
• Guide both in-house teams and external partners through the prototype build process. Your hands-on experience will be essential in ensuring compliance with classification organizations and Transport Canada.
• Evaluate the performance of prototypes through analytical frameworks, working alongside experts in aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and controls.
• Transform testing results into valuable insights for future designs, file patents, and contribute to the company’s leadership in marine technology.

Your Background

• Proven track record of innovation in marine vessel design, with the ability to integrate new technologies.
• Familiarity with standard design tools (Rhino, AutoCAD, CADMATIC) and the ability to apply them in novel scenarios.
• Extensive experience in product design, including stability analysis, hull form design, propulsion estimation, and safety system design.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations, classification societies, and Transport Canada’s approval processes.
• Hands-on experience in design and construction is advantageous.
• Strong expertise in 3D modeling and familiarity with marine classification rules and first-principles calculations.
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia is a plus.

Location: Join us at Celerity Craft to help revolutionize marine transportation and contribute to the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.

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Celerity Craft pioneers advanced marine technology with its Dynamic Air Cushion Vehicle (DACV) solutions, providing high-speed, energy-efficient, and zero-emission vessels for commercial, military, and fleet operations. Committed to sustainability and innovation, Celerity Craft is shaping the future of marine transportation.