Vulnerability Reduction Specialist

We are Damen Naval, the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group. Our team of over 1,200 professionals in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers worldwide.

Our passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions drives us to push boundaries in naval shipbuilding. We offer a unique opportunity to be part of our team.

As a Vulnerability Reduction Specialist at Damen Naval, you will play a crucial role in developing, advising, and engineering activities related to specialized subjects within research, design, proposals, and project execution. Your deep expertise will contribute significantly to the advancement and promotion of these areas.

You will work closely with colleagues responsible for mechanical and electrical system design, structural design, arrangements, and other key disciplines. Your focus will be on reducing the vulnerability of naval vessels by ensuring intelligent system design and the application of advanced technologies to enhance survivability against threats.

• You will contribute as a 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.
• You will support Verification and Validation tests and trials during the production support phase or as part of a research project.
• You will actively participate in the development of your field of expertise and promote findings within potential projects.
• You will support design reviews and deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• You will ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications.
• You will contribute to the continuous evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and the development, transfer, and retention of knowledge within the department.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least one year of relevant experience.
• You possess 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.
• You have experience in vulnerability reduction and system design and in complex project environments.
• You have strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with research institutes, universities, engineers, and project and tender managers in naval shipbuilding or a related industry.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal.
• You have excellent references and antecedents, as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• You hold permanent EU citizenship and passport, which are required due to the military nature of our projects.

• A competitive salary: €60,000 - 80,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.