Naval Architect Co-op - Winter 2027
Core
Design and build next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) from the ground up, focusing on hull form, structural integrity, and propulsion systems for military applications.
Role type
Naval Architect Co-op
Builds
Large-displacement Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
Domain
Defense technology / Marine engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
naval architecture analysis tools (Maxsurf, Rhino, Orca3D), hydrostatics, resistance analysis, structural scantling, stability analysis, CAD, FEA, hardware fabrication
Preferred skills
classification society rules (ABS, DNV), submarine/AUV hydrodynamics, propulsion systems, launch and recovery systems, Python/MATLAB scripting
Technologies
Maxsurf, Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Run parametric resistance analysis on candidate hull variants; Build volume budgets and weight/buoyancy balance studies; Size primary structure for ABS or DNV rules; Develop equilibrium polygons and stability curves; Design mechanical concepts for deployment/recovery systems; Compare propulsion architectures; Assess hull fabrication approaches for producibility
Seniority
Co-op, entry-level with mentor support