Senior Naval Architect — Autonomy & ASV Design

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Time Off

Parental Leave

Free lunch

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. This role combines traditional naval architecture with advanced autonomous technologies to drive defense innovation.

You will work with engineers on hull forms, stability, propulsion, and integration of autonomous navigation and control systems, including model tests and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in ship design, stability, structures, propulsion, and hydrodynamics.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ShipConstructor) and simulation tools (Orca3D, Star CCM+, Simerics, IHDE, ANSYS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and analysis of vessel hull forms, arrangements, structures, and mechanical systems for ASVs.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and stability calculations, including resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, and maneuvering simulations.
• Collaborate with other engineers to perform CAD modeling, structural design, and weight management for vessel optimization.
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs.
• Assist in conducting model tests and validation in collaboration with engineers and programmers.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts.
• Research and stay updated on new developments in naval architecture, autonomous technology, and defense requirements.
• Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use and client presentations.

Skills

Naval architecture

Hydrodynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ShipConstructor

Orca3D

Star CCM+

Simerics

IHDE

ANSYS

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to support design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. This role combines traditional naval architecture with advanced autonomous technologies to drive defense innovation.

You will work with engineers on hull forms, stability, propulsion, and integration of autonomous navigation and control systems, including model tests and design reviews.