Safety Engineer / Specialist System Safety (m/f/d)

Gulp Ag; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulp AG in Hamburg is seeking a security specialist to develop and implement security concepts for complex maritime projects. You will advise on compliance with regulations, assess threats, and coordinate with shipyards and naval command to maintain readiness and protection of personnel and equipment.

The role requires 1–2 years in shipbuilding or maritime sectors, German and English fluency, and willingness to travel up to 20% for national engagements.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, engineering sciences or a comparable technical qualification.
• 1-2 years of initial relevant professional experience in shipbuilding or maritime sector.
• Sound expertise in national and international safety and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of defense security standards, ideally MIL-STD-882E.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented work style with strong communication skills.
• Fluent German and very good English skills, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to undertake occasional national business trips (approx. 20%).

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on compliance with national and international security regulations for the compliant design of maritime projects.
• Develop comprehensive security concepts based on project requirements and ensure structured implementation.
• Independently identify, analyze, and assess threats and derive targeted risk mitigations.
• Apply defense standards such as MIL-STD-882E to the ongoing project context.
• Plan and conduct security briefings and organize emergency drills.
• Coordinate with shipyards, naval command, and external partners to ensure information flow.
• Provide expert advice on security-critical aspects of maintenance and servicing measures.

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Safety and compliance

Defense standards MIL-STD-882E

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

German and English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

Naval architecture or mechanical engineering degree

Job description

In a highly complex maritime defense environment, you will ensure operational readiness and maximum protection of personnel and equipment through proactive security concepts and precise risk analyses. Your responsibilities will include advising internal and external stakeholders on compliance with national and international security regulations for the compliant design of major maritime projects; developing comprehensive security concepts based on project-specific requirements and ensuring their structured implementation; independently identifying, analyzing, and assessing threats and deriving targeted measures to minimize risks; applying and integrating relevant defense standards such as MIL-STD-882E into the ongoing project context; planning and conducting security briefings as well as organizing and evaluating emergency drills; close coordination with shipyards, naval command, and external industry partners to ensure a seamless flow of information; and providing expert advice on security‑critical aspects of maintenance and servicing measures, including support in prioritizing these measures.

• Successfully completed studies in the fields of naval architecture, mechanical engineering, engineering sciences or a comparable technical qualification
• Initial relevant professional experience (1-2 years) in the shipbuilding industry or maritime sector
• Sound expertise in national and international safety and compliance regulations
• Knowledge of common defense security standards, ideally MIL-STD-882E, is advantageous.
• Proficient use of common MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Structured, independent and solution‑oriented work style paired with strong communication skills
• Fluent German and very good English skills, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to undertake occasional national business trips (approx. 20%)