Naval Architect

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A marine engineering consultancy in Portsmouth is seeking a meticulous Naval Architect to perform hydrodynamic analyses and hull design optimizations. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering and has experience with CAD software. This role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure effective design integration. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and obtain BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in CAD modelling software such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.
• Solid understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamics analyses on surface and subsurface vessels.
• Analyse and validate hydrodynamic predictions from test data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate vessel systems.

Skills

Hydrodynamics analysis

3D and 2D CAD modelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Inventor

Solidworks

CFD packages

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Naval Architect
Marine applications
Portsmouth
Contract - outside IR35

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels, including parameters on manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping.
• Analyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions.
• Hull form design and optimisation, working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance.
• Collaboration in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture.
• Surface and submerged stability assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to ensure integration and compatibility of the vessel's systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports and supporting design review submissions. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.
• Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge of Paramarine is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable.
• Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles.
• Foundation knowledge of mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis.
• An understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems. Any experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd's or DNV-GL is beneficial.
• Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but experience in this will be achievable within the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to present design proposals.

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.