Naval Architect and Marine Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, where you will apply your expertise to solve complex technical challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage in diverse projects that enhance safety and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to grow your consulting skills while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to professional development, you will be empowered to make impactful contributions in an exciting and dynamic field. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to drive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Mentorship Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Naval Architecture or related field.
• Strong background in numerical simulations and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with engineers and clients.
• Manage projects related to offshore structures.
• Perform technical evaluations and prepare reports.

Skills

Numerical Simulations

Data Analysis (MATLAB, Python)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Related Engineering Field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Naval Architect and Marine Engineer (Ph.D.)

ID

2025-1965

Location

US-TX-Houston

Practice

Mechanical Engineering

Position Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-Site

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of naval architecture to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

You will be responsible for

• Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals
• Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of offshore structures and other applications
• Performing technical evaluations, calculations, and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations
• Performing field inspections and conducting hands-on failure analysis for litigation matters
• Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or a related engineering field
• Strong background in numerical simulations and experimental testing
• Strong background in data analysis techniques using software packages such as MATLAB and programming languages such as Python
• Mechanical engineering background and experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is desirable
• Strong ability in distilling complex technical information and presenting it effectively to a wide range of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
• Interest in collaborating and working with multidisciplinary teams across our various practices, including working with the Vehicle Engineering, Biomechanics, and Human Factors practices
• Desire and drive to eventually manage large projects both in terms of staffing, budget, and client interactions
• Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time
• Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston