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ABOUT US
Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

ENGINEERING AT DAMEN NAVAL

At Damen Naval, our Engineering department is at the heart of designing and building innovative naval vessels. We transform concepts into precise technical specifications that comply requirements and drive projects from proposal to testing. Our team collaborates across disciplines, tackling marine systems, electrical functionalities, preservation, welding, adhesives, and joinery of accommodation and technical spaces. Join us to be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality, groundbreaking naval solutions. We need Engineering expertise in the following areas:

Integration Engineer Interior or Outfitting
Transform design concepts into technical specifications for naval vessels. Oversee the engineering process, collaborate with suppliers, and maintain quality standards. Drive innovation in naval engineering within a dynamic team.

Technical Specialist
Provide expert guidance and ensure regulatory compliance in naval shipbuilding projects. Specialize in areas such as Smart Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Propulsion Systems, Vulnerability Reduction, or Preservation-Welding-Adhesives.

Combat Systems Engineer
Support the design, installation, verification, maintenance, and refits of advanced naval combat systems. You will work on above water and underwater sensor systems, weapon, command, and control systems. Contribute to the integration of these systems into a cohesive naval combat suite, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Electrical and/or Automation Engineer
Design, review, and verify complex electrical and/or automation systems for advanced naval vessels. You will contribute from the proposal phase to the launch, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with a talented team, manage vendors, and support the entire project lifecycle.

Integration Engineer Marine Systems
Design and integrate complex marine systems into naval vessels. Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless component integration and support the lifecycle of naval projects.

Systems Verification Engineer
Ensure compliance with set requirements by establishing system requirements, linking documents, defining verification cases, and specifying test specifications for physical tests. Oversee project deliverables and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM).

Functional Application Specialist 3DX
Lead the development and design of engineering functionalities in the 3Dexperience (3DX) platform. Drive efficiency and effectiveness across engineering processes, ensuring cutting-edge PLM technology implementation.
In each of these areas we are seeking professionals of all experience levels: (Junior) Engineers, Team Leads, Subcontract Managers and Subdepartment Managers.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

If you want to join Damen Naval and shape the future of maritime technology, these are the key requirements to meet:

Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Shipbuilding, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other relevant technical domain.
Based on the area and seniority you are seeking, relevant experience with similar solutions and/or in the shipbuilding/maritime sector is required.
Good command of the English language. Dutch or German command is considered a plus.
Due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates with a permanent EU nationality can be considered.
Excellent references antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
Profit sharing based on company results.
Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
APPLICATION

Are you interested in exploring Engineering opportunities at Damen Naval, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

The area(s) of expertise you are interested in.
The seniority of the position you are seeking.
Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.