Experienced Naval Architect / Yacht Designer

Marmarine Lda; Cascais; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmarine Lda in Cascais, Portugal, is seeking a Naval Architect to join our team at our Cascais office (or UK head-office) to develop nautical projects for shipyards and yacht designers.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Naval Architecture, has 3D Rhino/ORCA, stability calculations to ISO/Class, and will contribute to R&D, performance analysis, propulsion and mechanical systems, and structural design.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Naval Architecture or similar is required.
• Experience in yacht/naval vessel design preferred.
• Strong 3D modelling and stability analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architecture design for yachts and nautical projects.
• Perform stability calculations to ISO or Class standards.
• Contribute to performance analyses, propulsion and mechanical systems, and structural design.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Rhino 3D

Orca3D

Stability analysis

Propulsion systems

Mechanical design

ISO/Classification

Vessel design

R&D

Education

MSc or PhD in Naval Architecture

Tools

Rhino 3D

Orca3D

Job description

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Portugal or the UK, either through citizenship, an existing valid visa/work permit, or because they do not require visa sponsorship.
• Fluency in Portuguese is required, as well as fluent English.

An opportunity has arised to join our Team based at our representative office, MARMARINE Lda located in Cascais, Portugal or possibly in our UK head-office, developing Nautical Projects for Shipyards, Builders and Tony Castro Ltd, a renown Yacht Design company, now 45 years in business, with numerous projects worldwide designing Pleasure Yachts as well as Commercial and Military vessels, such as Rescue lifeboats, fast interceptors, etc, as well as other types of boats, monohulls or catamarans.

Ideally someone experienced and with a M.Sc or Phd Degrees in Naval Architecture or similar. Such a Naval Architect should have a YachtDesigner mindset, had experience designing such vessels, technically strong and competent with R&D tasks, Stability calculations to ISO or Class. Also to work on Performance analysis, Propulsion and Mechanical Systems Knowledge and experience in Structural design a bonus..Must be top-top performer with 3D RHINO, A-Class surfaces,ORCA 3D or other stability software. This person will be required for this full time job starting as soon as possible.

About MarMarine

MarMarine is a dynamic Portuguese startup dedicated to develop numerous Nautical business activities in Portugal such as Design, Marine Engineering, Yacht re-fit, personalized services to visiting yachts and Superyacht Charter operations. Partnering with industry leaders such as the Tony Castro Group and companies like Oceanteriors and Mimtec, we deliver innovative, high-end solutions to clients across Europe, the US, and South America. Based in the picturesque coastal town of Cascais, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of design & engineering. Join us to shape our future and showcase our work to a global audience!

Why Join our Team?

• Work and create prestigious and challenging projects with world-class partners.
• Be part of a growing company where your creativity shapes our global brand.
• Enjoy a vibrant, oceanfront workplace in Cascais, Portugal.
• Access opportunities to experiment with cutting-edge tools, including AI-driven design.
• Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence.
• Benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.