Electric Propulsion Engineer

At Vessev, we’re defining a new category of marine transport: hydrofoiling electric vessels that are genuinely better for people and the planet. Our boats fly above the surface using advanced hydrofoils, control systems, and electric propulsion – designed and built here in Aotearoa.

With strong momentum, global growth, and major milestones ahead, we’re looking for a Propulsion Engineer to be part of the Hydrofoil Systems team.

This is a rare opportunity to help build the technical capabilities of a category-defining, Kiwi startup from the earliest stage. There’s so much scope to make this role your own, and we want you to create something you’re insanely proud of.

What you’ll be doing

The Hydrofoil Systems team plays a central role in enabling Vessev’s hydrofoiling capability. Their work is what allows the vessel to operate efficiently on foils, forming a critical part of the overall system that brings the boat together as a complete, high-performance product.

The systems that fall under the care of this team include, but are not limited to:

• Hydro-surface design/optimisation
• Mechanical systems that facilitate foil retraction and control surfaces
• Electrical propulsion systems and its integration into the foil geometry, and 
• The integration of the foils into the vessel platform.

With everyone working out of the same facility, our boat production teams are tightly integrated wi