Naval Architect Co-op

What you'll do

• Perform parametric resistance analysis on candidate hull variants to determine trade-offs between drag, displacement, and speed.
• Conduct internal volume and arrangement studies to ensure payload fit and hydrostatic stability for vehicle configurations.
• Size primary structures such as frames, shell plating, and bulkheads according to ABS or DNV rules.
• Develop equilibrium polygons and GZ curves to analyze stability under various loading conditions.
• Design mechanical and naval architecture concepts for the launch and recovery of underwater systems.
• Conduct propulsion system trade studies to evaluate efficiency, weight, cost, and complexity across different architectures.
• Perform manufacturability studies to assess hull fabrication methods and estimate production hours and tooling requirements.

What we're looking for

• Pursue a degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Possess coursework or project experience in ship hydrostatics, resistance, structures, or stability.
• Maintain working knowledge of naval architecture analysis tools such as Maxsurf, Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, or equivalent.
• Demonstrate the ability to define and deliver self-contained engineering artifacts with mentor support.
• Possess hands-on experience building or testing hardware through machining, fabrication, assembly, or model building.
• Maintain U.S. Person status to access export-controlled data.
• Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, DNV) for structural scantlings is preferred.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, Rhino), FEA, and software scripting in Python or MATLAB is preferred.