Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer - Munich, Deutschland - CargoKite GmbH

Beschreibung

Your mission

• Lead the design and development of our hydrofoil system.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses, calculations and feasibility studies to assess the ship's hydrodynamics and performance.
• Conduct CFD simulations to optimize the hydrofoil design.
• Analyze the transition phase between displacement and foiling mode of the vessel.
• Oversee and optimize overall dynamic behavior of the vessel in a hydrodynamic context.
• Oversee the creation of detailed design plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Design suitable test and validation strategies and conduct field tests with different prototype vessels.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and researchers.
• 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, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proven experience (5+ years) in naval architecture, with a strong focus on hydrofoil design.
• Prior experience in racing or high-performance projects is a massive plus.
• Strong expertise in hydrodynamic CFD simulations, ideally with prior experience in simulating the boundary layer (between water and air)
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) is a plus.
• 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 the possibility to use a proven skillset to bring a new vessel concept to life that could disrupt an entire industry.
• 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.
• 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 service. 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.