Naval Architect — Hull Form & Hydrodynamics Specialist

Zel Technologies LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company/

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonuses for performance

Voluntary life/AD&D insurance

Educational assistance and training

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ZelTech is seeking a Naval Architect to support the design, analysis, and integration of manned and unmanned maritime vessels, including UUVs and USVs, with emphasis on hull form development, hydrostatics, seakeeping, and structural assessment.

The ideal candidate will apply naval architecture principles and modeling tools to contribute to the engineering lifecycle from concept development through testing and delivery, collaborating with mechanical, systems, software, and electrical teams while

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in naval architecture, ship design, or marine engineering.
• Proficiency with key naval architecture tools such as Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, NAPA; familiarity with AutoCAD or Ship Constructor.
• Strong understanding of structural principles, hydrostatics, and seakeeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing engineering documentation and reports.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of marine hull forms, including geometry, weights, and hydrostatic properties.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and seakeeping analyses to evaluate vessel 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, including drawings, technical reports, and compliance packages.
• Contribute to stability reports, hull drawings, and system integration data.
• Use modern naval architecture tools to validate designs and ensure ABS, USCG, NAVSEA standards compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrostatics & Seakeeping

Structural principles

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Orca3D

GHS

NAPA

AutoCAD

Ship Constructor

Job description

ZelTech is seeking a Naval Architect to support the design, analysis, and integration of manned and unmanned maritime vessels, including UUVs and USVs, with emphasis on hull form development, hydrostatics, seakeeping, and structural assessment.

The ideal candidate will apply naval architecture principles and modeling tools to contribute to the engineering lifecycle from concept development through testing and delivery, collaborating with mechanical, systems, software, and electrical teams while