Vessel Performance Engineer

About us

DeepSea is a maritime technology leader, providing a unified optimisation platform that helps shipping companies cut fuel consumption, reduce emissions, and transform vessel performance across entire fleets.

Built on the most advanced maritime AI data pool in the world, DeepSea's platform powers everything from vessel monitoring to advanced automation - helping clients achieve measurable results with clarity, speed and scale.

We are trusted by some of the world's most forward-thinking ship owners and operators, and our team spans Greece, the UK, Armenia, Romania, Singapore and Japan. As the shipping industry undergoes enormous change, we are at the centre of that transition - helping our customers take control, reduce risk, and build competitive advantage.

About the department

Our Customer Operations department is responsible for ensuring our customers get the best value out of our products. This includes maintaining customer relationships, consulting with the customer on their routing, optimisation, performance and use of the products, integrating with the customer's onboard and cloud IT systems, configuring the product for use by the customer and coordinating outsourcers who aid with the above.

About the position

Within the Customer Operations department, we are looking for a Vessel Performance/ Naval Engineer to provide expert analysis and support to the rest of the departments and the client directly. This includes providing thorough analysis on client requests, supporting product development with subject-matter expertise, preparing reports on performance and data quality, flagging and resolving issues that may affect customer value escalated by support teams, and consulting customers directly on how to best get value out of their data and our products for the performance of their vessels.

We are looking for a capable, knowledgeable and domain expert individual willing to lead the growth of our performance and monitoring tools.

Main responsibilities

• Co-develop models for ship propulsion, seakeeping and maneuvering for steady and unsteady conditions

• "Sanity check" of models, using alternative methods (analytical / empirical)

• Strong understanding of ship hydrodynamics, propulsion systems, and performance under varying weather and load conditions.

• Proven ability to apply engineering principles to validate complex data or AI model outputs.

• Familiarity with shipboard data systems (engine monitoring, fuel consumption, navigation sensors).

• Solid understanding of data quality, anomaly detection, and model evaluation techniques.

The ideal candidate will have

• Naval/Mechanical/Marine Engineering background

• Experience as Technical Superintendent would be considered an asset

• At least 4 years of work experience in a similar role

• Work experience in the commercial shipping industry, preferably in a Performance department, is highly desired

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet set deadlines

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and management skills

• Highly self-motivated, accountable and committed

• Process Optimization/Automation mentality

• Results-oriented mindset

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Familiarity with coating technologies and their impact on hull resistance.

• Experience in machine learning model validation and performance curve development.

• Understanding of data reliability assessment and preprocessing techniques (filtering, outlier detection, signal integrity).

• Experience in sea trials, performance testing, and sensor calibration analysis.

• Strong communication skills — ability to translate complex technical insights into actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders
  

What we offer

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering results and continuous improvement while disrupting the industry, and will also receive:

• Competitive remuneration package: Skill & experience-based salary and eligibility for additional employee benefits.

• Health Package: Private health insurance coverage and mental health - therapist benefit

• Paid leaves: emergency and medical leaves.

• Learning and Development Package: Access to courses platform and eligibility for seminars, conferences and workshops

• Remote Flexibility: Great office space in the heart of Athens with hybrid option.

At DeepSea, we are looking for people who share our values and are aligned with our mission. It is important to us to ensure that no-one who is eager and capable of contributing constructively to our team is excluded because of ethnic or social origin, gender or sexuality, age or family status, disability or medical conditions etc. Diversity is well-proven to be a vital characteristic of teams that succeed, so we do everything we can to make our environment welcoming and safe for everyone.

Data Privacy

The company ensures that the personal data of candidates is handled with care and in compliance with GDPR regulations. Your personal data will be stored securely and only for the duration necessary under the law. If the recruitment process is unsuccessful, your data will be retained for 5 (five) years to consider you for future opportunities. After this period, your data will be deleted or destroyed. In case you do not wish for the company to keep your CV and personal data, please send an email to