Naval Architect: Hull Form & Hydrodynamics

ZelTech Training Solutions, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and special培训

Health and wellness program

PTO and holidays

401k with company match

Training opportunities

Job summary

ZelTech is seeking a Mid-Level Naval Architect to support the design, analysis, and integration of maritime vessels, including unmanned systems with a focus on hull form development, hydrostatics, seakeeping, and structural assessment. The ideal candidate will apply naval architecture principles and modeling tools across the engineering lifecycle from concept through testing and delivery.

The role requires a US citizenship and an active SECRET clearance, with a minimum of 3 years in naval

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Minimum of 3 years in naval architecture, ship design, or marine engineering.
• Proficiency with naval architecture tools: Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, NAPA; familiarity with AutoCAD/Ship Constructor.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of marine hull forms including geometry, weights, hydrostatics.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and seakeeping analyses for stability and performance.
• Assist in structural analysis and survivability assessments for maritime platforms.
• Support CFD simulations, model testing, and correlation with physical trials.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation and compliance packages.
• Contribute to stability reports, hull drawings, and system integration data.
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA and other standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BA in Naval Architecture

Marine/Ocean Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Orca3D

GHS

NAPA

AutoCAD

Ship Constructor

Job description

ZelTech is seeking a Mid-Level Naval Architect to support the design, analysis, and integration of maritime vessels, including unmanned systems with a focus on hull form development, hydrostatics, seakeeping, and structural assessment. The ideal candidate will apply naval architecture principles and modeling tools across the engineering lifecycle from concept through testing and delivery.

The role requires a US citizenship and an active SECRET clearance, with a minimum of 3 years in naval