Naval Architect – Steel and Aluminum Vessel Design

Location: Palatka, Florida
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 per year
Schedule: Full-time

Design and support the construction of commercial and government vessels, from stability calculations and regulatory compliance to production drawings and shipyard troubleshooting.

Join a growing shipbuilding and marine repair company building steel and aluminum vessels for commercial and Department of Defense projects, with opportunities to advance your career.

What You’ll Do

• Develop vessel layouts, structural drawings, equipment foundations, and marine systems.

• Perform stability, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural, and weight calculations.

• Ensure designs meet applicable ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, SOLAS, and customer requirements.

• Prepare construction drawings and resolve engineering issues with shipyard production teams.

• Review vendor drawings and coordinate equipment and system integration.

• Support design reviews, cost estimates, proposals, production readiness, and engineering changes.

• Work with structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to improve vessel performance and manufacturability.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture; a master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 3 years of experience in a shipyard or marine design office. Candidates with 3–8+ years of experience are particularly relevant.

• Experience designing steel or aluminum vessels for commercial or government applications.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, ShipConstructor, or equivalent marine design tools.

• Working knowledge of ABS, USCG, and SOLAS regulations.

• Familiarity with vessel stability, hydrostatics, and weight control.

Preferred: Direct shipyard production support, vessel assembly or launch experience, and familiarity with modular construction or digital ship design workflows. Experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools is also relevant.