About this role
The role
You will design Fleetzero's next hull forms and own the class and regulatory submissions that get them approved. Modern hulls are shaped as much by construction methods and the physical envelope of internal combustion engines as by the sea. Fleetzero's LFP battery system, Leviathan™, changes how power and energy are stored and moved on a vessel, which frees the hull from those constraints. Your job is to use that freedom.
This is a hands-on role on safety-critical systems in harsh environments. You will take independent initiative and work as part of a small team of engineers who build what they draw.
You will own three things
Hull form and vessel architecture. Develop and optimize novel hull forms, arrangements, and propulsion layouts for energy efficiency, stability, and seakeeping. Design with the structures and tooling engineers so the hull can be built in a factory, not only drawn.
Class and regulatory approval. Own the drawings, calculations, and stability assessments that ABS and the U.S. Coast Guard review. Build and run the relationships with class societies. Plan submittals, manage ship checks, and move novel concepts through approval.
Vessel systems integration. Integrate energy storage, hybrid propulsion, and automation into one vessel design. Carry projects from concept to delivery, including proposals, budgets, and client engagement.