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Dragana Trkulja
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: design, analyze, and validate naval vessels and systems against underwater shock loads from explosions
Projects: complex defense & security vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: experience with inboard and underwater noise calculation
Your opportunity
As a Shock Engineer, you will be the expert on ship and system performance under underwater shock loads caused by mines, torpedoes, or other explosions. You will develop and validate solutions to ensure naval vessels meet the strictest shock requirements through engineering, simulation, and testing.
With your input, ships will achieve maximum safety, reliability, and mission readiness. You will combine hands-on testing with advanced analysis tools, while collaborating with colleagues, suppliers, and clients. You will also contribute to innovative R&D projects that shape the future of naval shock engineering.
What you will do
- Design and optimize shock-resistant ship structures and mounting systems
- Perform shock calculations, simulations, and underwater explosion assessments (FEMAP, ANSYS, 6-DOF)
- Define and align shock requirements with customers, classification societies, and naval standards (STANAG, Class)
- Support production with shock testing and onboard validation, including full-scale trials
- Advise project teams and clients on the impact of shock loads on ship design
- Take part in R&D focused on advancing naval shock engineering and system resilience
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
- BSc. or MSc. in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- Proven expertise in shock engineering, underwater explosion effects, and ship shock resistance
- Proficiency with FEMAP, ANSYS, 6-DOF, or equivalent tools
- Familiarity with STANAG and Class standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Excellent references (security screening applies)
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport (mandatory for military projects)
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
- Salary based on expertise starting from 50K gross per year
- 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.
- Housing search support and registration are supported by Van Storm
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