Senior Naval Architect

Are you a Senior Naval Architect looking for the ultimate technical challenge in the maritime and naval sector?

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Whether it is the design of a next-generation submarine, a major FPSO conversion, or complex system integration, you will work on projects that shape maritime history. Here, you will tackle engineering puzzles that push the boundaries of modern naval architecture.

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What will you do as a Senior Naval Architect?
In this role, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the concept and basic design of leading maritime projects. You translate complex technical requirements into smart, constructible designs.

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Your core responsibilities will include:

• Executing complex calculations regarding stability, resistance, propulsion, weight management, and motion analysis.
• Providing high-level technical advice to global clients, including national and international defence organisations.
• Mentoring junior Naval Architects in their professional development and securing specialist knowledge within the team.
• Collaborating multi-disciplinarily and, depending on the project, leading a small naval team of 2 to 4 engineers.

You thrive in a collaborative environment alongside a team of 18 driven naval architects, yet you display the independence and decision-making confidence required of a senior specialist.

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Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BSc/MSc) in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, or Shipbuilding.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the maritime or offshore engineering domain.
• Deep expertise in stability calculations, hydrodynamics, and wave mechanics.
• Experience with specialised software such as NAPA, Hydrostar, Ansys Aqwa, Python, or MATLAB is highly preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in Dutch and English

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Be part of a specialised naval architecture and marine engineering agency, delivering global engineering and consultancy services for naval vessels, offshore platforms, and special-purpose ships. Together with specialists from various engineering disciplines, we create integrated, safe, and highly efficient maritime designs.