HavocAI
About Us Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.
About The Role We are seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join our Hardware Engineering team. This role requires deep expertise in the design, analysis, and development of maritime vessels across diverse operating environments.
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.
This individual will play a central role in shaping hull forms, vessel architecture, and system integration from early concept development through detailed design, testing, and production.
Key Responsibilities And Requirements
Support the development of vessel architectures from initial requirements through detailed design as well as modification to existing platforms Define hull form characteristics, general arrangements, weight estimates, stability strategy, and performance targets based on mission needs and operational environments.
Leverage knowledge of historic and contemporary vessel designs to inform efficient, seaworthy, and manufacturable solutions.
Conduct hydrodynamic analyses to assess resistance, propulsion efficiency, seakeeping behavior, maneuverability, and controllability across operational profiles.
Collaborate with structural and mechanical engineers to integrate hull structures, bulkheads, decks, mounting foundations, and payload interfaces into the overall vessel architecture.
Perform intact and damaged stability analyses in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks and mission requirements.
Evaluate trim, heel, righting moments, load cases, and weight distribution to ensure safe and robust vessel operation in varying maritime environments.
Assess vessel maneuvering characteristics, including turning performance, course-keeping, low-speed handling, and dynamic stability.
Work with controls and propulsion engineers to refine rudder, foil, thruster, and appendage configurations to meet controllability objectives.
Support prototype builds, vessel trials, and performance validation activities. Participate in dock trials, sea trials, and post-test analysis to validate hydrodynamic predictions, stability performance, and controllability models.
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HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.