Senior/Intermediate Mechanical Design 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 Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Hydrofoil Systems team, responsible for the design and performance of the foils, control surfaces, and propulsion integration that let our vessels fly above the water.

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.

• Hydro-surface design and optimisation
• Mechanical systems that facilitate foil retraction and control surfaces
• Propulsion systems and their integration into the foil geometry
• The integration of the foils into the vessel platform

With everyone working out of the same facility