Shock Specialist
Damen Shipyards (Vlissingen)
- Bachelor
- Werktuigbouwkunde, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture
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- Latest update 9/5/2025
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About the company Damen Shipyards
We are Damen
Damen is a family owned business that stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. We believe that our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers offer humanity a growing range of possibilities in terms of trade, food, energy and recreation. We provide maritime solutions to meet these opportunities, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services.
In the previous century, we revolutionised shipbuilding with standardisation and serial production. More than ninety years and 6,000 ships later, those pillars are unchanged. Their importance is only growing with the need for increased sustainability and digitalisation. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.
Job
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
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 in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As a Shock Specialist at Damen Naval you will focus on the design and validation of naval vessels and onboard systems against underwater shock loads caused by explosions such as mines or torpedoes. You will ensure ships and components meet naval shock standards through advanced engineering, simulations, and testing. Your work will involve shock analysis, structural resistance, mounting design, and full-scale testing to guarantee safety, reliability, and mission readiness.
In this role you will collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and clients, while also contributing to R&D projects aimed at developing new methods for naval shock engineering. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge shipbuilding projects where your expertise directly impacts naval performance.
Key Responsibilities
As Shock Specialist your key responsibilities will include:
Leading the design of shock-resistant ship structures and mounting systems.
Performing shock calculations, simulations, and underwater explosion assessments using tools like FEMAP, ANSYS, and 6-DOF.
Defining and negotiating shock requirements and naval standards (e.g. STANAG, Class) with customers and classification societies.
Supporting production with shock testing and onboard validations, including full-scale trials.
Advising project teams and clients on the impact of shock loads on ship design.
Contributing to R&D projects in naval shock engineering and system resilience.
Skills & Experience
To excel as Shock Specialist, you need to have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
Proven knowledge of shock engineering, underwater explosion effects, and ship shock resistance.
Experience with engineering tools such as FEMAP, ANSYS, 6-DOF.
Familiarity with naval and international standards (STANAG, Class).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
Permanent EU citizenship and passport (EU work visas or dual nationalities are not eligible due to the military nature of our projects).
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
- A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
- 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
- Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
- PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
- Profit sharing based on company results.
- Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime/ part-time/ number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about the vacancy, 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-employment 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.
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