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About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Technical Specialist Vulnerability at Damen Naval, you contribute expert knowledge to the design and engineering of naval vessels with a focus on survivability. You’ll work on R&D projects and proposals, advise on system layouts, and verify performance during FAT, HAT, and SAT.

Your main goal: reduce vulnerability by applying smart system design and advanced technologies. You collaborate closely with colleagues in structural, mechanical, and electrical design to achieve integrated solutions.

In early design phases, you conduct trade-offs and advise on optimal layouts. During engineering, you analyse resilience and risks and support detailed design controls. You also explore and apply innovative technologies, combining practical insight with academic research.

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing as Technical Specialist to the Research & Development, Proposals, and Engineering departments by developing, reviewing, and advising on deliverables such as aspect management plans, aspect analysis reports, calculations, simulations, technical specifications, and test/validation protocols for complex projects.
• Supporting Verification and Validation tests and trials during the production support phase or as part of a research project.
• Actively participating in the development of your field of expertise and promoting findings within potential projects.
• Supporting design reviews and delivering high-quality engineering work within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications.
• Contributing to the continuous evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and the development, transfer, and retention of knowledge within the department.

Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

Bachelor degree in a technical field, coupled with at least one year of relevant experience.

• Expertise in one or more specialized technical subjects such as system design, vulnerability reduction concepts, or signature reduction concepts for naval vessels and/or offshore installations.
• Experience in vulnerability reduction and system design and in complex project environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with research institutes, universities, engineers, and project and tender managers in naval shipbuilding or a related industry.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

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 & information

Are you interested in this position, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• 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.

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