Naval Architect in Portsmouth - Owen Daniels

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Naval Architect
Marine applications
Portsmouth
Contract – outside IR35

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels. This will include parameters on manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping. 
• Analyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions. 
• Hull form design and optimisation. This will include working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance. 
• Collaboration in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture. 
• Surface and submerged stability assessments. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to ensure integration and compatibility of the various vessel’s systems. 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports and supporting design review submissions. ?Ensure accurate and up-to-date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility. 

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.
• Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge on Paramarine is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable.
• Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles.
• Foundation knowledge on mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis.
• An understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems. Any experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd’s or DNV-GL is beneficial.?
• Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but experience in this will be achievable within the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to present design proposals.

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.