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Combat Systems Engineer
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Asiyan Aydin
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: design, installation, verification, maintenance and refit of combat systems onboard Naval ships
Projects: complex naval vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: +3 years of experience in engineering or subcontracting management of complex systems, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
Your opportunity
As a Combat Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out technical tasks related to the design, installation, verification, maintenance, and refits of Combat Systems for naval vessels. You will work closely with multiple departments and external stakeholders, contributing to the development of above-water and underwater sensor systems, along with weapon, command, and control systems. Your primary objective will be to ensure these systems are smoothly integrated into complete naval combat systems for the ships.
What you will do
- Review and update basic and detailed Combat Systems packages for existing or new products, based on relevant information and specifications
- Implement changes to the basic or detailed Combat Systems packages, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee the execution and coordination of project activities related to all deliverables and obligations of the subcontractors
- Provide support to subcontractors and suppliers throughout the preparation and execution phases of the project
- Assist the technical subcontract manager for Combat Systems in defining, establishing, and validating the testing of functional and physical interfaces
- Ensure complete compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications
- Support the Proposal Department and the engineering and production teams by providing high-quality engineering deliverables
- Participate in contractual milestones, tests, and trials such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) as the accepting party
- Assist the warranty authority in resolving all identified warranty issues
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- A relevant technical bachelor's or master's degree with +3 years of experience in engineering or subcontractor management within the shipbuilding industry
- Proven experience in effectively communicating with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and co-makers
- Strong understanding of various engineering concepts and practices such as V-model, enabling you to handle diverse technical challenges
- Flexibility and willingness to travel abroad occasionally, as required to support project activities and objectives
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport, meeting the requirements for military-related projects, which is necessary for security and compliance reasons
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm
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