CareerPlan

Propeller Blade Designer / Hydrodynamicist

Kristinehamn, SwedenFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and adapt propeller and rudder designs for commercial and naval ships using CFD and model testing to meet customer needs for efficient and sustainable propulsion systems.

Role type

Senior IC hydrodynamicist / propeller blade designer

Builds

Propulsion systems (propellers, rudders) for commercial and naval vessels

Domain

Marine industry / Naval architecture / Hydrodynamics

Required skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Model testing, Propeller design, Rudder design, Hydrodynamic analysis, Project management, Technical problem solving, English (fluent written and spoken)

Preferred skills

Maritime industry experience, Additional languages, Team collaboration

Technologies

CFD software, Cavitation tunnels, Testing facilities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with shipyards, designers, and owners to transform requirements into efficient solutions; Develop and adapt propeller and rudder designs; Lead high-quality hydrodynamic research projects; Ensure work quality and improve group methods and processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC