Technical Specialist Vulnerability

As an Engineer in Offshore & Shipbuilding, you play a crucial role in creating safe, sustainable and efficient projects on or offshore. From shipbuilding to floating offshore platforms.

Responsibilities

• As a Technical Specialist Vulnerability, you contribute expert knowledge to the design and engineering of naval vessels with a focus on survivability.
• You’ll work on R&D projects and proposals, advise on system layouts, and verify performance during FAT, HAT, and SAT.
• Your main goal: reduce vulnerability by applying smart system design and advanced technologies.
• You collaborate closely with colleagues in structural, mechanical, and electrical design to achieve integrated solutions.
• In early design phases, you conduct trade-offs and advise on optimal layouts. During engineering, you analyse resilience and risks and support detailed design controls.
• You also explore and apply innovative technologies, combining practical insight with academic research.
• In this role, your responsibilities will include:
• Contributing as Technical Specialist to the Research & Development, Proposals, and Engineering departments by developing, reviewing, and advising on deliverables such as aspect management plans, aspect analysis reports, calculations, simulations, technical specifications, and test/validation protocols for complex projects.
• Supporting Verification and Validation tests and trials during the production support phase or as part of a research project.
• Actively participating in the development of your field of expertise and promoting findings within potential projects.
• Supporting design reviews and delivering high-quality engineering work within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications.
• Contributing to the continuous evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and the development, transfer, and retention of knowledge within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a technical field, coupled with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Expertise in one or more specialized technical subjects such as system design, vulnerability reduction concepts, or signature reduction concepts for naval vessels and/or offshore installations.
• Experience in vulnerability reduction and system design and in complex project environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with research institutes, universities, engineers, and project and tender managers in naval shipbuilding or a related industry.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
  • Compensation range for this payroll position:
    From €3,500 to €5,400 gross per month based on fulltime (40 hours per week) and excl. holiday allowance etc.

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