Lead Senior Naval Architect: Complex Maritime Systems

Nevesbu; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (7%)

Profit sharing

Travel expenses

Work-from-home allowance

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nevesbu, part of Iv, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to translate requirements into innovative naval designs from concept through basic design. You will supervise stability, resistance, propulsion and seakeeping analyses, while guiding a small team and collaborating with specialists across disciplines.

You will mentor younger engineers, contribute to multidisciplinary projects, and interact with clients globally, including defence organisations, to drive safe, efficient maritime solutions.

Qualifications

• Higher vocational or university degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
• At least five years of naval architecture experience
• Experience with stability, resistance, propulsion and seaway
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and in teams
• Good communication in Dutch and/or English
• Experience with NAPA, Hydrostar, Ansys Aqwa; programming in Python or Matlab advantageous

Responsibilities

• Translate technical requirements into feasible naval designs for concept and basic design
• Oversee stability, resistance, propulsion and seakeeping calculations
• Provide technical advice to clients worldwide, including defence organisations
• Lead a small naval team of 2–4 engineers or work on multidisciplinary projects
• Mentor younger Naval Architects and retain knowledge within the team
• Collaborate daily with specialists from multiple disciplines to arrive at integral solutions

Skills

Naval Architecture

Stability analysis

Propulsion

Python

Matlab

Team leadership

Education

Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture

Tools

NAPA

Hydrostar

Ansys Aqwa

Job description

Nevesbu, part of Iv, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to translate requirements into innovative naval designs from concept through basic design. You will supervise stability, resistance, propulsion and seakeeping analyses, while guiding a small team and collaborating with specialists across disciplines.

You will mentor younger engineers, contribute to multidisciplinary projects, and interact with clients globally, including defence organisations, to drive safe, efficient maritime solutions.