Technical Specialist Vulnerability

Get on board with Damen Naval, a division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group. With over 1,200 professionals in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany, and 12,000 professionals globally, we design and build advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. We are passionate about technological innovation and sustainable solutions, pushing the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. Join our family and explore an ocean of possibilities!

The Role

As a Technical Specialist Vulnerability at Damen Naval, you will play a crucial role in the development, advisory, and engineering activities related to specialized subjects in research, design, proposals, and project execution. Your expertise will significantly contribute to advancing and promoting these areas. Recognized for your knowledge and reputation, you will be part of a small, dedicated team of specialists involved in RDI projects and engineering activities.

Your focus will be on reducing the vulnerability of naval vessels by ensuring intelligent system design and applying advanced technologies to enhance survivability against threats. This role requires close collaboration with colleagues responsible for mechanical and electrical system design, structural design, arrangements, and other key disciplines.

During the preliminary design stages, you will conduct trade-off studies and identify the optimal system layout. Throughout the engineering phase, you will analyze the ship's resilience to inform decision-making and mitigate risks. Additionally, you will perform design control activities during the detailed engineering phase and identify innovative technology solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Contributing as a Technical Specialist to Research & Development, Proposals, and Engineering by developing, reviewing, and advising on deliverables such as aspect management plans, aspect analysis reports, calculations, simulations, and technical specifications.
• 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

• 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 in complex project environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with research institutes, universities, engineers, and project managers.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references as a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are required.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometer.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Application Process

Are you interested in the position of Technical Specialist Vulnerability at Damen Naval? Submit your application along with your CV and motivation letter, including an indication of:

• Your preferred monthly gross salary based on full-time work.
• Availability (full-time/part-time/number of hours).
• Notice period/possible starting date.