Naval Architect - Marine Engineer

Fleetzero is a marine energy and robotics company focused on decarbonizing the global shipping industry through advanced battery technology and electric propulsion systems. Founded in 2021, the company develops the Leviathan Modular Energy Storage System, a marine battery platform engineered to deliver high energy density at costs competitive with fossil fuel alternatives. Their flagship marine battery container stores 3.8 MWh of energy in a footprint 25% the size of a standard shipping container, and the system is designed to scale from small support vessels to large ocean-going ships, including missions capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean on a single charge.

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.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field

Experience: At least 3 years in naval architecture, with hands-on experience producing ship design drawings.

Shipyard or construction experience is a plus. 

Technical Expertise: 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

Regulatory Knowledge: 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

Bonus Qualifications

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)