Engineer, Principal, Technology

You will be supporting R&D projects focused on vessel performance modeling and simulation for electrified and hybrid maritime assets. This role applies simulation tools systems thinking and engineering judgment within a classification society environment supporting design assessment technology evaluation rule development and class-related services. A key focus is the assessment and modeling of marine propulsion power architectures including propulsion generation energy storage power distribution and control integration. The role also includes applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to support system architecture interface management and requirements traceability.

What You Will Do:

• Assess vessel performance marine propulsion power architectures and onboard energy systems in support of ABS classification and advisory activities.
• Develop and apply simulation models to evaluate vessel performance across operating profiles loading conditions and environmental scenarios.
• Analyze propulsion power demand energy consumption speed-power performance vessel efficiency and system behavior for conventional hybrid and electric vessels.
• Evaluate propulsion power architecture options including generation power conversion energy storage distribution drives and controls.
• Review design submissions and technical claims against applicable ABS Rules Guides and relevant international standards.
• Apply MBSE methods to support system architecture definition interface identification and requirement traceability for complex marine propulsion and electrical systems.
• Contribute to ABS Rules Guides and internal methodologies related to vessel performance propulsion power architecture and emerging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and collaborate with shipowners designers shipyards technology developers and research partners

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Strong maritime industry experience and sound understanding of vessel operations ship systems and marine design.
• Experience in vessel performance propulsion or integrated marine system simulation.
• Good understanding of marine propulsion power architecture including propulsion electrical generation power distribution energy storage and control systems.
• Good understanding of the role of a classification society in design review rule application and technology qualification.
• Knowledge of ship resistance propulsion powering and marine energy efficiency principles.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink Python Modelica ETAP PSCAD or similar.
• Familiarity with MBSE principles including system architecture interface definition and requirement management.
• Knowledge of relevant classification rules international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical communication and technical writing skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in or with a classification society ship designer shipyard or marine consultancy.
• Experience with propulsion power system design or assessment for hybrid-electric or fully electric vessels.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools or frameworks for system modeling and requirements traceability.
• Familiarity with technology qualification decarbonization studies or rule and guidance development.
• Experience validating simulation models using sea trial or operational data.