Naval Architect - Steel and Aluminum Vessel DesignLocation: Palatka, Florida
Salary: $150,000-$170,000 per year
Schedule: Full-time
Design and support the construction of commercial and government vessels, from stability calculations and regulatory compliance to production drawings and shipyard troubleshooting.
Join a growing shipbuilding and marine repair company building steel and aluminum vessels for commercial and Department of Defense projects, with opportunities to advance your career.
What You'll Do- Develop vessel layouts, structural drawings, equipment foundations, and marine systems.
- Perform stability, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural, and weight calculations.
- Ensure designs meet applicable ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, SOLAS, and customer requirements.
- Prepare construction drawings and resolve engineering issues with shipyard production teams.
- Review vendor drawings and coordinate equipment and system integration.
- Support design reviews, cost estimates, proposals, production readiness, and engineering changes.
- Work with structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to improve vessel performance and manufacturability.
What You'll Need- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture; a master's degree is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in a shipyard or marine design office. Candidates with 3-8+ years of experience are particularly relevant.
- Experience designing steel or aluminum vessels for commercial or government applications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, ShipConstructor, or equivalent marine design tools.
- Working knowledge of ABS, USCG, and SOLAS regulations.
- Familiarity with vessel stability, hydrostatics, and weight control.
Preferred: Direct shipyard production support, vessel assembly or launch experience, and familiarity with modular construction or digital ship design workflows. Experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools is also relevant.
