The Company

Boundary Layer Technologies is building the future of zero emission maritime transport, starting with hydrofoiling electric passenger vessels. We are backed by Y Combinator, Fifty Years VC and Lower Carbon Capital and have built a world leading 26' fully electric hydrofoil prototype. We are a company of builders where rapid iterations and fast learning is in our DNA. We aim to reduce global GHG emissions by as much as 2.5%

BLT is looking for a Naval Architecture intern for Summer 2022. This individual will be working on projects related to hull design, structure design, and weights modeling.

Responsibilities

- Develop tools to analyze ship structure design based on DNV guidelines
- Design detailed 2D and 3D structure models for various vessels using aforementioned tools
- Develop detailed weight models for the ship
- Present on completed work to the engineering team

Desired Skills and Experience

- Currently working towards a BS, MS, or other degree in Naval Architecture or other relevant engineering field.
- Ship structure design experience (preferably high-speed and/or hydrofoil)
- Experience using DNV or other regulatory body rulesets
- Experience using AutoCAD for 2D engineering drawing
- Experience using CAD software for engineering design (Siemens NX)
- Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets
- Ability to work 40 hours/week in-person at BLT headquarters (Alameda, CA)

Benefits of this role

- Work towards building a better, zero carbon world
- Market competitive pay scale
- Dog friendly office
- Work closely with CEO and CTO

Please still consider applying even if you don't match every listed expectation, as we are big believers in learning and growth. Here at Boundary Layer Technologies, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.