Principal Naval Architect

Overview

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PacMar Technologies LLC, a privately-owned maritime engineering company, is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators who have been Changing the Shape of Ships to Come for over 45 years. Remote work may be considered, though a preference will be given to candidates able to report to one of our established offices in Hawaii, Rhode Island or Maine. The base pay range is provided; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and execute concept, preliminary, and detailed designs of ships and marine structures
• Perform hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses using industry-standard tools (e.g., GHS, Rhino, Maxsurf, ANSYS, AutoCAD)
• Ensure compliance with applicable classification society rules, flag state regulations, and customer specifications (e.g., ABS, DNV, USCG, NAVSEA)
• Conduct and review stability analyses, weight estimates, and structural calculations
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, drawing packages, specifications, and test procedures
• Serve as technical lead on major projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and managing scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior naval architects and engineers
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and interface with shipyards and subcontractors
• Support sea trials, inspections, and on-site engineering efforts as needed
• Complete other duties and projects assigned

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