Senior Propulsion & Hydrodynamics Engineer
Core
Lead propulsion and hydrodynamic design for a maritime autonomous vehicle, optimizing range, endurance, and efficiency through thruster selection, fairing design, and trade studies.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion and hydrodynamics engineer
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicles (AUV/UUV)
Domain
Defense / Maritime robotics / Naval architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
CFD tools, hydrodynamic modeling, marine propulsion systems, electric thruster systems, drag estimation, resistance prediction, flow characterization, fairing geometry design, power budgeting, trade studies, design-for-manufacturability
Preferred skills
AUV/UUV propulsion systems, propeller/thruster design optimization, propulsion testing, acoustic signature management, defense or maritime robotics experience
Technologies
CFD tools
Responsibilities
Drive propulsion system design including thruster selection, integration, and performance; Drive hydrodynamic analysis including drag estimation, resistance prediction, and flow characterization; Drive fairing geometry design and hydrodynamic optimization; Define propulsion power requirements and coordinate with Energy Systems; Lead trade studies balancing speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency; Support prototype testing including sea trials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC