Senior Naval Architect — High-Performance EV Marine

Voltari Electric Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltari Electric is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the next chapter of vessel design evolution, focusing on deep-V offshore platforms and USV closed-deck models. You will shape hull forms, optimize performance, and work across leadership, engineering, and production to deliver efficient and mission-ready designs for demanding operators.

This role emphasizes independent leadership, collaboration with external partners, and a track record in high-demand applications, with potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• Significant experience in small craft naval architecture, ideally with deep-V hulls and offshore vessels.
• Strong background in performance craft, racing, military, patrol, or similar high-demand applications.
• Demonstrated ability to design for speed, sea kindliness, safety, and structural efficiency.
• Experience with vessel stability, weight control, hydrodynamics, and design tradeoffs.
• Experience with Stepped and non-stepped hulls.
• Familiarity with composite or advanced marine construction methods.
• Ability to work independently and lead design efforts from concept through execution.
• Experience working with or around government, defense, or institutional marine customers is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architecture development for Voltari's deep-V offshore and USV platforms.
• Own hull form development, performance optimization, stability analysis, and seakeeping considerations.
• Collaborate on structural and systems integration with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure vessel designs prioritize operator safety, comfort, durability, and mission effectiveness.
• Support the design and development of government, institutional, and military-oriented craft.
• Work with leadership to define product architecture, design standards, and long-term platform strategy.
• Interface with regulators, classification bodies, and external consultants as needed.
• Contribute to concept development through production support and sea trial feedback.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Deep-V Hulls

Offshore Vessels

Structural Design

Hydrodynamics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job description

Voltari Electric is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the next chapter of vessel design evolution, focusing on deep-V offshore platforms and USV closed-deck models. You will shape hull forms, optimize performance, and work across leadership, engineering, and production to deliver efficient and mission-ready designs for demanding operators.

This role emphasizes independent leadership, collaboration with external partners, and a track record in high-demand applications, with potential