Technical Lead - Naval Architecture
Job in
Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, 33990, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Blue Origin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering / Maritime, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
- Ability to relocate to Cape Canaveral, Florida
- 70-80% job-related travel, including extended periods at shipyard locations
- International travel required
- Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and shipyard engineering during new vessel construction
- Provide engineering oversight of construction activities, ensuring compliance with ABS rules, USCG regulations (CFRs), and contractual specifications
- Review and approve shipyard-produced drawings, calculations, and test procedures
- Coordinate with ABS surveyors and USCG OCMIs throughout construction milestones and inspections
- Develop and manage technical specifications, requirements documents, and modification packages
- Lead technical trade studies and risk management activities for vessel design and construction decisions
- Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of marine electrical systems, automation, and major equipment
- Coordinate with the Senior Marine Electrical Engineer on electrical system design, integration, and commissioning
- Provide technical direction, task assignment, and engineering mentorship to the team of four Project Construction Managers
- Review construction progress reports from Project Construction Managers and provide technical input for status reporting to senior management
- Coordinate with the Recovery Offshore Operations Engineer to ensure vessel design supports recovery equipment integration and operational requirements
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Recovery Offshore Operations Engineer on vessel systems and classification requirements
- Read and assess blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure construction aligns with OEM best practices and maximizes system performance and lifetime
- Support verification planning, testing, and commissioning activities through delivery
- Perform stability analyses, structural assessments, and other naval architecture calculations as required to support design decisions and classification submissions
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in new vessel construction, naval architecture, or as a port engineer with new construction oversight
- Experience with standard shipyard construction practices and sequences
- Experience working with United States Coast Guard and local OCMIs
- Experience working with American Bureau of Shipping surveyors
- Experience performing work in compliance with CFRs, United States Coast Guard Standards, American Bureau of Shipping Guidelines, and other applicable standards for marine applications
- Experience developing drawings and specifications to define requirements for vessel construction, repairs, and modifications
- Experience with FAT testing of marine electrical systems and automation
- Experience managing build schedules and providing status reports to management
- Experience supporting schedule mitigation efforts during project execution
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to direct and mentor less experienced team members
- Experience in subcontract management of suppliers including requests for proposal, specifications, and statements of work
- Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands‑on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a positive working culture
- System safety analysis experience including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
- Experience with failure investigations
- Experience supporting proposal evaluations
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant professional maritime certification
- Experience with dynamic positioning systems, heavy lift, or specialized vessel construction
- Proficiency in naval architecture…
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