Electrical Engineer

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
As the Electrical Engineer at Damen Naval, you are part of the team designing the new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF), built in close cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Navy and international partners. You ensure that these advanced naval vessels are equipped with reliable, safe, and regulation-compliant electrical systems. Your work includes designing power distribution networks, defining load balances, and integrating high-end systems with strict EMC and redundancy requirements all to keep the ship operational in the most demanding conditions.

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop functional descriptions, drawings, and other basic engineering documents for power distribution, lighting, and other electrical systems specific to the ASWF frigates.
• Develop and maintain specification documents for all electrical components and installation processes, ensuring compliance with military and classification society standards.
• Write detailed test and validation plans to guarantee compliance with Class regulations and project-specific requirements during virtual testing (simulations) and physical tests (FAT, HAT, SAT).
• Manage and coordinate vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and high-quality contributions aligned with ASWF project goals.
• Review vendor and subcontractor designs and integrate their deliverables seamlessly into the ship’s electrical architecture.
• Develop and update standards and working methods for detailed electrical engineering and commissioning within the ASWF framework.
• Support proposal phases by developing conceptual electrical designs and providing technical input.
• Provide technical support and participate in commissioning activities for projects under contract.

Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing complex electrical systems, including large power distribution networks, preferably in maritime, offshore, or defence-related projects.
• Proven track record working on complex multidisciplinary projects with multiple suppliers and subcontractors.
• Experience in model-based system engineering (MBSE) environments using the V-model.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience designing EMC-compliant electrical systems; knowledge of TEMPEST or similar military standards is a strong plus.
• Excellent references; security screening is mandatory due to project confidentiality.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are required, in line with the military nature of the ASWF project. Candidates holding EU work visas or dual nationalities (EU/non-EU) are not eligible.

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 this vacancy 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-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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