Senior Naval Architect – Autonomous Sea Vessels

Saronic

Jackson (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Life and Disability Insurance
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Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to design, analyze, and develop autonomous surface vessels. This role blends traditional naval architecture with cutting-edge autonomous technologies to drive defense-oriented innovation.

You will contribute to hull design, stability, propulsion, and integration of autonomous navigation systems, collaborating with engineers and programmers while supporting testing and documentation efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or related field.
  • Strong fundamentals in ship design, stability, structures, propulsion and hydrodynamics.
  • Proficiency with CAD software and simulation tools for vessel design and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in design, development and analysis of hull forms, arrangements, structures, and systems for ASVs.
  • Perform hydrodynamic and stability calculations, resistance, propulsion, seakeeping and maneuvering simulations.
  • Collaborate on CAD modeling, structural design, and weight management for vessel optimization.
  • Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs.
  • Assist in model tests and validation with engineers and programmers.
  • Participate in design reviews and brainstorm sessions for new vessel concepts.
  • Stay updated on naval architecture and autonomous tech developments relevant to defense.
  • Prepare reports and technical documentation for internal use and client presentations.

Skills

Naval architecture fundamentals
CAD software
Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Rhino
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
ShipConstructor
Orca3D
Star CCM+
ANSYS

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to design, analyze, and develop autonomous surface vessels. This role blends traditional naval architecture with cutting-edge autonomous technologies to drive defense-oriented innovation.

You will contribute to hull design, stability, propulsion, and integration of autonomous navigation systems, collaborating with engineers and programmers while supporting testing and documentation efforts.

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