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PacMar Technologies · 4 months ago

Principal Naval Architect

Honolulu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

PacMar Technologies LLC is a privately-owned maritime engineering company seeking a Principal Naval Architect to join their talented team. The role involves leading the design, analysis, and integration of marine vessels and offshore structures while providing mentorship to junior engineers and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

EnergyEnergy StorageInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyMarket ResearchTest and Measurement

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Naval architecture softwareShip design principlesHydrodynamics expertiseStructural design methodsProfessional Engineer licenseMilitary vessel experienceAdvanced materialsProgram management familiarityLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in vessel design and analysis

Proficiency in naval architecture software (e.g., Rhino, GHS, Maxsurf, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Strong understanding of ship design principles, stability standards, and structural design methods

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee background check and post-offer drug screen

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent Resident of the U.S. due to Export Control purposes

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance if required by contract

Preferred

Master's degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline

Experience with military or government vessel programs (e.g., NAVSEA, USCG)

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (or ability to obtain within one year from hire)

Knowledge of composite or advanced materials

Familiarity with program management, proposal writing, or client development

Company

PacMar Technologies

PacMar Technologies provides research and development services for defense and maritime industries. It is a sub-organization of Pacific Marine & Supply Co.

Founded in 1978

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

51-200 employees