Lead Naval Architect for Autonomous Surface Vessels

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Discounted Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Job summary

A company specializing in maritime autonomous solutions is seeking a Naval Architect Manager in New Orleans to lead the design and development of autonomous surface vessels. This role will require strong expertise in naval architecture and CAD proficiency, with responsibilities including mentoring engineers, optimizing designs, and ensuring compliance with maritime standards. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous PTO, and competitive salary are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in ship design, stability, and propulsion.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Ability to manage CAD modeling and structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, analysis of autonomous surface vessels.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality of work.

Skills

CAD software proficiency (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, Nx)

Ship design fundamentals

Leadership and team management

Stability and structures expertise

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field

Tools

Orca3D

Star CCM+

GHS

Job description

A company specializing in maritime autonomous solutions is seeking a Naval Architect Manager in New Orleans to lead the design and development of autonomous surface vessels. This role will require strong expertise in naval architecture and CAD proficiency, with responsibilities including mentoring engineers, optimizing designs, and ensuring compliance with maritime standards. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous PTO, and competitive salary are part of the benefits package.