Senior Engineer

The ABS Global Electrification Center in Singapore advances technology development for maritime electrification. Working with technology centers across the region and globally, the team supports ABS’ mission through the development and application of Classification Rules, Guides, Products, and Services for existing and new assets.

We are seeking an engineer with strong maritime industry experience to support 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

Required Qualifications

• Master’s 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.