Fluid-Structure Interaction Internship in Naval Hydrodynamics

Damen; Vlissingen; Remote; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance

Mentoring

Professional development

Industry experience

Job summary

Damen Naval in Vlissingen offers a full-time internship focused on fluid-structure interaction and hydrodynamics for naval vessels. You will work with cutting-edge CFD/FEA tools to study wave-driven loadings and structural responses, contributing to next-gen naval hull designs.

As a master’s student, you will select analysis methods, perform detailed studies, and present findings to multiple departments. The role emphasizes hands-on research, with mentorship and professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Master's student in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Naval Architecture.
• Experience with hydrodynamics or ship structures is preferred.
• Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB; comfortable with simulations.

Responsibilities

• Select or develop analysis methods and tools to meet research goals.
• Deliver in-depth analysis and communicate results across departments.

Skills

Hydrodynamics

Ship structures

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Project management

Fatigue analysis

Dutch language

English language

Statistics

Education

Master's degree (Mechanical/Maritime/Naval Architecture)

Tools

CFD

Comflow

Seacal

Pretti

Ansys Aqwa

Ansys Workbench

APDL

Femap

LS-Dyna

Job description

Damen Naval in Vlissingen offers a full-time internship focused on fluid-structure interaction and hydrodynamics for naval vessels. You will work with cutting-edge CFD/FEA tools to study wave-driven loadings and structural responses, contributing to next-gen naval hull designs.

As a master’s student, you will select analysis methods, perform detailed studies, and present findings to multiple departments. The role emphasizes hands-on research, with mentorship and professional development provided.