Senior Integration Engineer Marine Systems (Interim)

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About us Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe.

By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team!

Are you ready for duty? The role Ready to make an impact on world-class naval projects without long-term commitment?

Damen Naval is looking for an experienced Senior Integration Engineer Marine Systems for a project-based, interim assignment. Join us and play a key role in integrating advanced marine systems into next-generation naval vessels.

If you thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments and want to help shape the future of shipbuilding, this is your moment. Your mission Drive the integration of complex marine systems into innovative naval vessels delivering technical solutions from concept through commissioning.

Translate client and design requirements into robust system configurations and clear technical specifications. Oversee technical reviews, ensuring supplier and subcontractor solutions meet our ambitious standards for quality, performance, and compliance.

Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure seamless system integration and resolve technical challenges quickly. Lead and inspire colleagues, sharing knowledge and ensuring continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

What you bring Relevant Bachelor or Master degree combined with proven experience with system integration in shipbuilding, offshore, oil & gas, or similar complex technical sectors. Strong track record in managing multidisciplinary projects and coordinating with third parties, suppliers, and statutory bodies.

Hands-on expertise in technical documentation, system specifications, and compliance management. Proactive, solution-driven mindset with excellent communication skills in English and Dutch.

Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process. Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required.

Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects. What we offer At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment.

As temporary member of our team, you will as Senior Integration Engineer Marine Systems receive: A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.

Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

Application & information This temporary assignment of Senior Integration Engineer Marine Systems is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details: Your CV and motivational letter. Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).

Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours). Your notice period and preferred start date.

For more information about the vacancy of Senior Integration Engineer Marine Systems or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000. Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval.

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-DNS1 Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options.

You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you.

With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.

Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider.

For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years.

However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is.

To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds.

Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating.

Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that.

We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.

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