Senior Naval Architect (f/m/d)
Location
München | Germany
Job description
Your mission
Did you know that one single container ship emits more CO2 than 65,000 cars?
At CargoKite we are keen on changing this by developing the sailing ship of the 21st century. We are a diverse team of visionaries, engineers, and environmental advocates united by a common goal: to develop cutting-edge solutions that propel the shipping industry into a more sustainable era.
Are you a visionary with a passion for combating climate change? Do you have a knack for turning groundbreaking ideas into tangible, sustainable hardware solutions? If so, we invite you to join our trailblazing team at CargoKite.
We are seeking a talented and visionary Senior Naval Architect to join our dynamic team and spearhead the design and development of our groundbreaking wind-powered ship class. As the Lead Naval Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime transportation and driving our vision for a greener, more sustainable world.
Your tasks - Lead the design, development and optimization of our innovative wind-powered ship class, ensuring it meets performance, safety, regulatory and sustainability objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive analyses, simulations, and feasibility studies to assess the ship's hydrodynamics, structural integrity, and performance.
- Oversee the creation of detailed design plans, specifications, and blueprints.
- Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and researchers to drive the ship's concept from ideation to series production in the long run.
- Support the decision-making process for strategic make-or-buy decisions.
- Steer and coordinate external project stakeholders during the development process.
- Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Play a critical role in securing funding and partnerships by contributing to grant applications, proposals, and technical presentations.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Marine Engineering or related field
- Proven experience (8+ years) in naval architecture, with a strong background in ship design and development. Strong network to shipyards and design offices are a plus.
- Holistic understanding of different domains of naval architecture (overview of different departments: structural, outfitting, propulsion)
- Prior work experience with classification societies and flag states and associated rule books.
- Demonstrated experience in innovative ship design projects (e.g. wind technology, hydrofoil technology)
- Strong knowledge of hydrofoils is a massive plus.
- A track record of successfully driving engineering projects from conception to completion with a strong focus on KPI´s and target metrics.
- Expertise in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks), expertise in FEM/CFD simulation is a plus.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in a young and dedicated team.
- Motivated, independent and reliable way of working.
- Passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Proficient German skills are a plus.
What we offer
- Opportunity to join a deep-tech startup as an employee from the very beginning, and contribute to the strategic decision making of the company.
- Outstanding opportunities for personal development through a great deal of creative freedom and a high degree of independence and impact on your team and the company.
- Competitive compensation and equity options.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment in which we can rely on each other, and which values your contributions and ideas.
Chance to turn the shipping industry from a legacy industry into a pioneer in innovative and sustainable transportation.
Health and wellness benefits (sports, public transport ticket etc.).
- Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home.
About us
We are CargoKite , a Munich-based early-stage startup developing a new, wind-powered ship class for oversea transportation of freight. We are a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich and aim to decarbonize global shipping. With our high-tech sailing ship we help commercial shipping companies to reduce operating costs, cut emissions by 100% and enable a faster and more customizable shipping servic e. After recently closing out seed funding round with international top-tier investors from the US and Europe, we are now looking to grow our world-class crew!
At CargoKite, we believe that diversity and equal opportunity are key to success. Therefore, we create an inclusive environment for all employees and are open to diverse applications, regardless of age, skin color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.
Do I need to meet all the requirements to apply? Studies by several different sources have shown that, on average, men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the application requirements. In contrast, women/non-binary people will seek to match a much higher percentage of the requirements before applying.
We encourage everyone to apply and give us a chance to evaluate your skills and experience. We are all learning on the job, and although the listing above has been carefully compiled, we are also open-minded and interested to hear about the value you can bring to the role and to us as a company.
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