Senior Naval Architect — High-Speed Hybrid Vessels, Equity

Bulwark Dynamics; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mid to Senior Naval Architect to own the naval architecture of our 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels. You will lead hull design, hydrodynamics, and weight management from concept through deployment, reporting to the CTO.

Responsibilities include creating 2D/3D models and drawings, guiding prototype fabrication, and coordinating with mechanical and autonomy teams for sea trials. A strong background in fast, high-performance marine systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of naval architecture or marine engineering experience.
• Experience in hull design, hydrodynamics, stability analysis, and marine structural engineering.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Maxsurf, NAPA, SolidWorks, or comparable naval architecture and design software.
• Knowledge of FRP composites and marine aluminum structures.
• Ability to lead projects and deliver from concept to fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead hull forms, structural layouts, and overall naval architecture for 15-ft and 35-ft prototypes.
• Conduct resistance and stability calculations and seakeeping analysis.
• Develop 2D/3D models and drawings using Rhino, Maxsurf, SolidWorks.
• Guide vessel construction, including FRP composites and aluminum structures.
• Collaborate with teams to support integration and sea trials.

Skills

Hull design

Hydrodynamics

Stability analysis

Marine structural engineering

Lead projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

Rhino

Maxsurf

NAPA

SolidWorks

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics seeks a Mid to Senior Naval Architect to own the naval architecture of our 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels. You will lead hull design, hydrodynamics, and weight management from concept through deployment, reporting to the CTO.

Responsibilities include creating 2D/3D models and drawings, guiding prototype fabrication, and coordinating with mechanical and autonomy teams for sea trials. A strong background in fast, high-performance marine systems is essential.