Advanced Hydrofoil Structural Engineer

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vessev Full time
Company Overview

Vessev is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize the marine industry with its innovative electric hydrofoiling vessels. Our mission is to create a more sustainable and efficient way of moving on water, using up to 90% less energy than conventional vessels.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Composite Structural Engineer to join our Vessel Design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composite structural analysis, laminate specification, and detailing. They will be responsible for owning structural performance modeling, material selection and composite design, coordinating multi-disciplinary solutions, showcasing ingenuity, and continuously improving our processes.

Responsibilities
  1. Owning structural performance modeling, including simulating the behavior of materials under load and analyzing factors like stress distribution, deflection, and fatigue.
  2. Selecting the best materials (composite, metallic, or hybrid) for each component to optimize for strength, weight, and cost.
  3. Specifying the layup and fabrication method for composites to produce cost-effective and repeatable components.
  4. Working closely with the wider team to ensure composite solutions combine with hardware and fitout to make the best product possible.
  5. Developing creative solutions to improve existing designs and reducing complexity or optimizing load paths.
  6. Continuously improving our processes, such as generating scripts to make tools like FEA and CAD more efficient.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or a technical engineering discipline (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, industrial, chemical).
  • 8+ years of experience with composite structural analysis, laminate specification, and detailing.
  • A strong background in mechanical design from prototyping through to production.
  • Experience with FEA software.
  • Ability to create and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions.
  • Comfortable with first principle calculations.
  • Familiar working in CAD 2D and 3D.
  • Collaborative at heart, with a love for diverse teams and sharing knowledge.
Benefits
  • 20 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks fully paid secondary caregiver leave.
  • Attractive remuneration packages made up of salary and generous employee stock ownership plans.
  • Usage of our 1500sqm facility and tools for personal projects.
  • Being part of a talented and collaborative team working on groundbreaking technology.
About Us

Vessev is committed to creating the best possible work experiences, where everyone can do their best work. We value trust, honesty, and a can-do spirit, and we're passionate about making a positive impact on the world.



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