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Diogo Teixeira
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Design and coordination of Navigation & Communication (NavCom) systems within electrical engineering for superyachts
Projects: Custom-built mega yachts of 80m+ with complex mechanical and exterior systems.
Company: Prestigious Dutch yacht builder with state-of-the-art engineering and shipyard facilities.
Main requirements: +3 years of experience in electrical engineering with NavCom systems within shipbuilding or maritime sector
Your opportunity
In your role as a NavCom Systems Engineer, your primary responsibility is to ensure that all navigation and communication systems are designed in line with project specifications, regulations, and timelines. You will work closely with the Lead Electrical Engineer and Project Leader, keeping them informed about progress, challenges, and technical improvements. You will play a key role in coordinating suppliers, validating technical documentation, and ensuring seamless system integration onboard.
What you will do
- Designing and coordinating NavCom systems such as radar, gyrocompass, magnetic compass, GMDSS, speed logs, and echosounders
- Ensuring compliance with project specifications, class regulations, and flag state requirements
- Reviewing supplier technical documentation and maintaining communication to obtain accurate and complete information
- Preparing technical specifications for RFQs and defining system requirements for onboard integration
- Managing and uploading engineering data in PLM systems such as Teamcenter
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams with mast design, wheelhouse layout, and wing station integration
- Collaborating with electrical and other engineering disciplines to ensure optimal system performance
- Supporting the Project Leader with daily coordination and engineering tasks
Where you will work
Dreaming of working for one of the top 3 mega yacht builders in the Netherlands? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Our client does not only build state-of-the-art luxury mega yachts but is also one of the oldest and most prominent shipyards in the Low Lands.
- Combination of rich tradition and modern approach
- The finest quality & attention to detail
- You will learn from the best professionals in the market
- Engineering office together with shipyard facilities
- Fast-growing department that requires to be sharp and flexible
- International team of passionate & motivated colleagues
What you already have
- MBO level with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or HBO level education in Electrical Engineering
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, automation, and lighting
- Familiarity with NavCom systems such as radar, gyrocompass, and GMDSS
- Experience within shipbuilding, yacht building, or maritime engineering environments
- Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Eplan, Teamcenter, Cadmatic, or ETAP
- Structured and systematic working approach with a results-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills in English
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays for 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, to meet like-minded professionals within the Dutch maritime industry
- Housing search and registration support by Van Storm
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