Consultant (uncrewed) Ship Design

• Translate your vision on ship vulnerability of military crewed and uncrewed vessels into concrete research activities and innovations for Defence.
• Understand the challenges of the industry as well as the solution space within the research institution.
• Analyse, assess, and experiment with maritime military systems, both crewed and uncrewed, together with a team of specialists.
• Combine experience and expertise in ship design and structures with in-depth market knowledge and a strong professional network.
• Help shape the direction of future ship designs in collaboration with partners.
• Work with experts to further develop research on uncrewed vessels, in close collaboration with industry and government.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of experts from various fields, in close cooperation with clients and/or partners.
• Provide high-level strategic advice and have a strong influence on defining the research strategy.
• Be active in (inter)national scientific forums and initiate collaborations with industry and universities.
• Contribute to increasing the visibility of the research institution, for example through publications and presentations.
• You will join a department consisting of motivated experts with backgrounds in maritime engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, and mechanical engineering.
• Utilize well-equipped mechanical testing laboratories to solve complex problems and validate innovative structural solutions.
• Research ranges from the safe use of alternative fuels on board ships and the structural safety of offshore wind turbines to shock- and explosion-resistant ship structures.

What they ask

• A completed technical academic degree (for example in Maritime Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering), with a specialisation in the design of structures and systems.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in the maritime sector, for example at a shipyard.
• Knowledge of the military domain is an advantage.
• A strong theoretical foundation combined with practical insight into the behaviour of structures and systems and the consequences of design choices.
• A strong network within the maritime and defence sectors.
• An open mindset and the ability to connect system requirements, design, and structural solutions.
• Strong communication skills and a customer and results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop vision and strategy and to translate research questions into concrete projects.
• Experience in providing substantive leadership to teams and in successfully delivering complex projects.
• Proficient in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What they offer.

• Challenging and varied work with a real impact.
• Plenty of opportunities to shape your career.
• A gross monthly salary between € 5,900 and € 7,500, 8% holiday pay, an 8.33% 13th month bonus, and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180).
• Opportunities for personal development, including courses, workshops, conferences, training, and coaching.
• 33 days annual leave plus a flexible holiday (on a full-time basis).
• A professional, innovative working environment with leading experts.
• A comprehensive and flexible mobility plan, including full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.