Naval Architect - Hatteras Yachts

Bass Pro Shops; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops seeks an experienced Naval Architect to guide recreational watercraft design, ensuring performance and safety standards are met. You will work with cross-functional teams including product development managers, designers, engineers, and compliance staff to optimize hulls, weight, hydrostatics, and propulsion systems.

The role requires a PE license in Naval Architecture, 5+ years of marine design experience, and proficiency with Rhino/Orca3D, CATIA/SIMULIA, CFD, and composite

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Naval Architecture with PE license in Naval Architecture.
• 5+ years as a practicing Naval Architect in recreational marine industry.
• Experience with hydrostatic analysis software (Rhino/Orca3D preferred).
• Experience with CAD/FEA of marine structures (CATIA/SIMULIA preferred).
• Experience with CFD analysis of high-speed planing watercraft.
• Familiarity with marine composite manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Guide design of recreational watercraft to meet performance goals and standards.
• Collaborate with NPD Brand Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Compliance.
• Develop scantling, weight, hydrostatics, speed, and stability analyses.
• Support simulation-driven design optimization (FEA/CFD/FSI).
• Plan verification and validation testing in WRMG Lab and with external entities.
• Provide professional support for dealerships and customers.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrostatic analysis

CAD/FEA

CFD analysis

Composite manufacturing

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Naval Architecture

PE License in Naval Architecture

B.S. Mechanical/Marine Eng

Tools

Rhino/Orca3D

CATIA/SIMULIA

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for helping to guide the design of recreational sport and fishing watercraft. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all watercraft designs meet performance goals and comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with WRMG New Product Development Brand Managers, Industrial Designers, Marine Engineers, and Compliance Staff to ensure proper scantling development and performance for a wide range of aluminum and fiberglass watercraft.
• In-depth knowledge of design and regulatory guidelines including: ISO, DNV, GL, ABS, ABYC, CE and USCG.
• Provide expertise in weight analysis and CG prediction, hull form development, waterline prediction, hydrostatics, speed prediction, propulsion, resistance estimates and stability analysis.
• Provide expertise in simulation driven design optimization via Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI).
• Provide expertise in raw material selection and usage in composite structural design and manufacturing operations.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing programs through the WRMG Engineering Laboratory and outside entities.
• Provide professional support for dealerships and customers
• All Other Duties As Assigned

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Naval Architecture with current PE License in Naval Architecture.
• B.S or higher in Mechanical/Marine Engineering with relevant marine design experience and current PE License in Naval Architecture will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as practicing Naval Architect in recreational marine industry.
• Previous experience with hydrostatic analysis software (Rhino/Orca3D preferred).
• Previous experience with CAD and FEA of marine structures (CATIA/SIMULIA preferred).
• Previous experience with CFD analysis of high-speed planing watercraft.
• Previous experience and familiarity with marine composite manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail. Excellent written and communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and statistical analysis software.

Desired Qualifications

• Boating enthusiast with at least 10 years of experience owning and operating watercraft.
• Strong desire to advance the state of the art in recreational watercraft design.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10%

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays