Chief Maritime Architect for Nuclear-Powered Vessels

SkillSource; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillSource is seeking a Chief Maritime Officer in Charleston, SC to lead the maritime side of our ambitious nuclear-powered vessel program. You will define top-level maritime architecture, oversee naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel integration, and guide design to certification and commercial deployment.

You will build the maritime engineering organization, set safety and reliability standards, engage with classification societies and regulators, and align shipbuilding strategy

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, shipbuilding, or related fields.
• Experience with large oceangoing vessels.
• Deep understanding of vessel design, construction, commissioning, certification, operation and lifecycle support.
• Experience working with shipyards and major marine-equipment suppliers.
• Knowledge of SOLAS, IMO, flag-state rules, and applicable U.S. maritime regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong judgment across technical, regulatory, schedule, and commercial tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Define top-level maritime architecture and requirements for the first vessel.
• Lead naval architecture, marine engineering, vessel integration, and major design tradeoffs.
• Build and lead the maritime engineering organization.
• Develop shipbuilding strategy including construction approach and scaling.
• Engage with classification societies, USCG, MARAD, IMO stakeholders, and regulators.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nuclear Officer to integrate propulsion with design and certification.
• Ensure vessel design accounts for crewing, maintenance, ports, cargo handling and lifecycle support.
• Establish maritime safety, reliability, and operational-readiness standards.
• Represent the company with yards, shipping companies, ports, regulators, and partners.

Skills

Naval architecture

Marine engineering

Shipbuilding

Vessel operations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

15+ years naval architecture / marine engineering / shipbuilding

Tools

Classification societies (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s)

Job description

SkillSource is seeking a Chief Maritime Officer in Charleston, SC to lead the maritime side of our ambitious nuclear-powered vessel program. You will define top-level maritime architecture, oversee naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel integration, and guide design to certification and commercial deployment.

You will build the maritime engineering organization, set safety and reliability standards, engage with classification societies and regulators, and align shipbuilding strategy