Fleetzero · 2 days ago
Naval Architect - Marine Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expFleetzero is seeking engineers for the development of autonomous, electric, and hybrid vessels. The role involves hands-on naval architecture and marine engineering projects, from project scoping through to commissioning, while integrating advanced technologies to enhance vessel performance.
BatteryFreight ServiceMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Design vessel systems, including auxiliary, propulsion, structures, and layouts to maximize energy efficiency and performance
Perform stability, mechanical, and structural analyses to ensure seaworthiness and compliance with class and port state rules
Work closely with other engineers, naval architecture firms, detailed design shops, and shipyard teams to translate designs into reality, iterating based on real-world feedback
Push the boundaries of vessel design by integrating advanced technologies such as air lubrication, advanced hull coatings, hull appendage modification, novel structures, heel compensation devices, and novel shafting and propeller arrangements
Contribute to advanced hull designs focusing on hull efficiency and advanced technologies to reduce viscous and wave-making resistance
Contribute to novel vessel structure and construction techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field
At least 3 years in naval architecture, with hands-on experience producing ship design drawings
Expert in hull design, hydrodynamics, stability, and propulsion systems, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and performance
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino3D, or equivalent CAD tools
Strong understanding of maritime regulations and submittal processes, with the ability to ensure designs meet certification standards
Ability to travel and visit customer and vendor sites, including shipyards and vessels
Preferred
P.E. in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
Tow tank experience
Theoretical knowledge of vessel powering requirements
Knowledge of published literature on hull resistance
FEA experience
Hands-on fabrication experience (preferably directly related to model testing, but any hands on experience that would develop shop floor fluency)
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full time offers and are considered part of Fleetzero's total compensation package.
Company
Fleetzero
Fleetzero is building battery electric cargo ships to affordably decarbonize ocean freight.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$58.5MKey Investors
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2026-01-16Series A· $43M
2022-06-17Seed· $15.5M
Leadership Team
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Co-Founder
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Co-Founder
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