Senior Naval Architect: Lead Ship Design & Systems

Bennetboss; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetboss is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the concept and basic design for leading maritime projects, translating complex requirements into constructible, safe designs.

You will mentor junior naval architects, collaborate across disciplines, and provide high-level technical guidance to global clients, including defence organisations, while working with a team of 18 naval architects.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology or Shipbuilding.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in maritime or offshore engineering.
• Strong skills in stability, hydrodynamics and wave mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and basic design for maritime projects.
• Provide high-level technical advice to global clients including defence.
• Mentor junior Naval Architects and preserve specialist knowledge.
• Collaborate across disciplines and lead a naval team of 2–4 engineers.

Skills

Stability calculations

Hydrodynamics

Wave mechanics

Mentoring

Education

BSc/MSc in Naval Architecture or related

Tools

NAPA

Hydrostar

Ansys Aqwa

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Bennetboss is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the concept and basic design for leading maritime projects, translating complex requirements into constructible, safe designs.

You will mentor junior naval architects, collaborate across disciplines, and provide high-level technical guidance to global clients, including defence organisations, while working with a team of 18 naval architects.