Naval Architect – Applications & Simulation

A fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading designer and manufacturer of Ship Motion Control Systems for the commercial ship, military ship and luxury yacht market sectors.

Position Description

Immediate opening at Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. Shelton, Connecticut office, reporting to local management and to the Global Engineering Manager based at our Hollywood, Maryland office. We are a dynamic team of professionals supplying our highly successful technology-based products worldwide. We are seeking an organized, efficient, self-starter with an enthusiastic attitude to join our Engineering team.

In summary, the position entails review of new ship designs and retrofit applications with an understanding of the vessel requirements (intended usage/mission) and the selection, application, analysis, simulation and performance prediction of our Stabilization and Ride Control Systems. Considerable interaction with our Sales and Engineering teams and interface with customers to provide practical, efficient and best value ship motion control solutions. Some field work to support model testing and/or full scale trials data acquisition.

Responsibilities

Use of ND’s proprietary Product Application and Ship Motion Simulation software tools
Assess vessel requirements and determine recommended product application
Technical liaison with external naval architects and others to support product sales
Support model testing
Occasional full scale (field) data acquisition, reduction, analysis
Application of acquired data to further refine ND’s proprietary Ship Motion Simulation Software
Field support or calibration or commissioning of select systems (to supplement field service engineers)
Select customer visits, technical conferences, trade shows or other customer-related activities
Potential design work in support of product development, design of hull foundations or structures related to installation of ND equipment, design or configuration of underwater effectors (control surfaces), or other design related work as appropriate
Prepare technical reports and presentations
Maintain company applications database
Other duties reasonably assigned by management

Candidate Requirements

BS Naval Architecture
0-5 years prior work experience
Working understanding of ship stability and ship motions
High analytical ability with numeracy aptitude, ability to collect, analyze, reduce and present data
Working knowledge of engineering software, AutoCAD, Labview, MATLAB, Solid
Works, CFD Program Star CCM, Femap with NEi Nastran, etc.

Personal Attributes

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers and customers
Ability to balance objectives with constraints to determine the most appropriate/practical/successful ship motion control solution, and support the sale thereof through reasoned technical arguments
Ability to work independently and be highly responsive to customer inquiries
Fast and accurate—timely and reliable work
Professional demeanor, performance and poise while under pressure
Neat and organized

About Us

Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is a well-established Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. company with operations in CT, MD and FL USA, with affiliated companies in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France and Australia. We engineer, manufacture and supply high quality specialized ship systems throughout the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including major healthcare coverage, dental, 401k with immediately vested 100% company match, disability insurance, life insurance, and long term disability insurance. Benefits are subject to policy/plan details.

Send resume to:

NAIAD DYNAMICS US, INC.

Attn: Human Resource Manager

50 Parrott Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

Telephone: 203-929-6355

www.naiad.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Naiad Dynamics US, Inc.

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