Naval Architect

HavocAI is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join their Hardware Engineering team. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in classical and historic vessel design principles combined with modern computational and analytical tools to evaluate and optimize hydrodynamics, intact and damaged stability, seakeeping, controllability, structural integration, and overall vessel performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in naval architecture and vessel design.
• Demonstrated experience designing various classes of maritime vessels.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamics, hydrostatics, intact and damaged stability, and vessel controllability.
• Proficiency with modern naval architecture and analysis tools (e.g., Rhino/Orca3D, GHS, NAPA, Maxsurf, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, OpenFOAM, or equivalent).
• Experience using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or similar) for structural and system integration.
• Solid understanding of marine structural design principles and load cases.
• Experience supporting sea trials and correlating analytical models to operational data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related field.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend