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Dragana Trkulja
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: ship general design, propulsion systems, mechanical handling, HVAC and firefighting integration
Projects: naval vessels with advanced marine engineering requirements
Company: naval shipbuilder and innovation-driven engineering group
Main requirements: +3 years of experience in naval architecture or marine engineering with a focus on R&D, proposals, or system integration
Your opportunity
Are you passionate about designing innovative naval vessels and shaping the future of maritime technology? As a Marine Naval Architect, you will play a key role in developing state-of-the-art warships that meet the highest standards of performance, survivability, and efficiency. Working within a dynamic R&D environment, you’ll collaborate across departments to deliver powerful, integrated solutions—from propulsion concepts to fire safety and HVAC design. This is your chance to turn ideas into action on some of the world’s most advanced defense platforms.
What you will do
- Lead the design and development of ship-wide general arrangements and subsystem architecture
- Generate concepts, system diagrams, weight and power estimations, and propulsion/energy configurations
- Evaluate new marine engineering technologies and contribute to Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives
- Translate technical vision into models, specifications, design reports, and compelling presentations
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated design and smooth communication
- Deliver project documentation and engineering support across design, proposal, and early build phases
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 deliver world-class complex naval ships to navies worldwide. 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 bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field
- +3 years of experience in naval design, proposals, or maritime/offshore R&D
- Proficiency in CAD and relevant engineering tools
- Strong English communication skills (Dutch is a plus)
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport are required—dual nationals and visa holders are not eligible due to the security requirements of defense projects
- Willingness to undergo security screening as part of the recruitment process
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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