Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer (Vessel-Response Forecasting)

Location: Norway, with a hybrid work model and the possibility to work from the Bergen or Oslo office.

Company

hirify.global enables clients to navigate a changing environment through data-driven weather and operational decision support.

What you will do

• Configure, operate, and maintain MIMOSA- and SIMO/SIMA-based models for vessels, operating conditions, and offshore activities.
• Review and validate vessel-response forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and improve model quality and reliability.
• Develop robust workflows for modelling, data processing, automation, and quality control.
• Work with clients, metocean specialists, software and data scientists, technical partners, and external collaborators to define requirements and modelling assumptions.
• Communicate results, uncertainties, and limitations, and maintain technical documentation and validation evidence for operational use.
• Evaluate DNV standards, regulations, client acceptance criteria, and market developments to guide modelling practices and service priorities.

Requirements

• Degree in marine technology, naval architecture, hydrodynamics, ocean engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience with vessel motions, hydrodynamic analysis, marine operations, or a closely related discipline.
• Understanding of wave-induced vessel responses, response statistics, and uncertainties in metocean forecasts and hydrodynamic models.
• Experience with MIMOSA, SIMO/SIMA, or comparable vessel-motion and marine-operation analysis tools.
• Programming or data-analysis skills applicable to modelling, automation, validation, and quality control.
• Ability to work independently, make well-reasoned technical decisions, and communicate complex results clearly to clients and technical stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of DNV standards, recommended practices, marine warranty, or operational acceptance processes.
• Experience supporting live offshore operations or operational forecasting services.
• Experience developing production-ready modelling or automated data-processing workflows.
• Familiarity with the Norwegian offshore market.
• Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• Smart, creative, and innovative environment with a supportive professional team.
• International development opportunities supporting professional growth.
• International environment that values diverse perspectives and collaboration.

Hiring process

• Apply through the provided application link; applications and CVs submitted by email will not be considered.
• Applications are reviewed continuously, so prompt submission is encouraged.