Hydrodynamics Specialist
We are currently looking for an experienced Hydrodynamics Specialist for our client, a leading maritime company in the Netherlands.
Function
In this position you will work in close collaboration with the R&D team, in the first engineering phase of various ships designed by the company. Your focus will be on the resistance & propulsion, manoeuvrability, and seakeeping aspects of shipbuilding projects. Together with the hydrostatics and weight engineers, you immediately ensure that the ships are designed and built correctly.
Specific duties in this role include:
- Pairing with design teams in order to optimize the hydrodynamic performance
- Collecting and analyzing operational data to validate and refine hydrodynamic performance
- Responsible for model testing and sea acceptance hydrodynamic tests
- Communicate with various departments, clients, suppliers and research institutes
Requirements
- MSc degree in engineering (naval architecture, maritime, offshore) or equivalent by experience
- At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position
- Practical experience in hydrodynamics in proposal and engineering phases
- Good understanding of fluid dynamics, especially in naval projects
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English language
Company
Our client is a company active in the shipbuilding industry. They design and build various types of ships and they are well-known by their high-quality products. The company offers an international and professional working environment.
Offer
The company offers you all necessary trainings to develop yourself along with 38 holiday days per year. The base salary for this position depends on your experience and capabilities. Furthermore, we provide all assistance to candidates who relocate to the Netherlands.
More information
Are you the Hydrodynamics Specialist we are looking for? If so, please get in contact with me. You can reach me by calling +31 6 2235 7275 or sending me an e-mail to ana@upeople.nl.
Your details will be treated confidentially!
Please note this position is open only to EU citizens. Applications from other nationalities will not be considered.
