(Graduation) Internship – Damen Naval – Materials, Structures and Vulnerability

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ABOUT US
Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

APPLICATION DETAILS

The internship is full-time and takes place on-site in Vlissingen. If you're interested in starting a student project related to ship survivability, please submit your application. Ensure your application includes your CV, a curriculum detailing your achieved grades, and a motivation letter. Additionally, provide the following information: 

• Requested position (internship or graduation assignment)
• Your (preferred) topic or suggestions for topics.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.
• List of grades to provide insight in the subjects you have followed.

THE ROLE

As a graduation intern at Damen Naval, you will contribute to the cutting-edge research and development of naval vessels. Your work will focus on enhancing ship performance, survivability, and structural integrity through advanced simulation, monitoring, and design methodologies. You’ll be immersed in one of several key domains—ranging from digital hull monitoring and fatigue analysis to shock survivability and fluid-structure interaction—depending on your interests and expertise.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Select and develop engineering tools and analysis methods tailored to your research goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across departments.
• Propose your own topic or choose from a range of ready-made assignments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Research Planning & Execution: Take ownership of your project from day one, including scoping, scheduling, and delivery.
• Technical Analysis: Perform in-depth simulations and modeling using high-fidelity tools to analyze structural, hydrodynamic, and shock-related phenomena.
• Innovation & Optimization: Develop new methodologies or improve existing ones for fatigue prediction, load modeling, or survivability design.
• Communication: Present findings and recommendations clearly to multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the broader innovation goals of Damen Naval.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The perfect candidate for an internship or graduation project related to Naval vessel Vulnerability has the following characteristics:

• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport required due to the military nature of the projects.
• Excellent academic references (security screening applies).
• Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture. Other relevant technical disciplines may be considered depending on the chosen topic.
• Familiarity with structural mechanics, hydrodynamics, fatigue, shock/blast response, and ship motions.
• Experience or strong motivation to learn simulation tools such as: FEA/Structural: Ansys, Femap, LS-Dyna
  CFD/Hydro: OpenFOAM, Comflow, Seakeeping tools, Ansys Aqwa
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and tool development.
• An independent, curious, and proactive mindset with strong analytical skills and a passion for shipbuilding and naval innovation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage planning and project progress responsibly.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (both written and verbal).
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport, as required by the military nature of our projects.
• Excellent academic references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Damen Naval, we highly value our interns, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A monthly allowance for the duration of the assignment.
• Proper mentoring will be available throughout the project.
• The ability to test and enhance your professional- and social skills
• Acquired experience at a top tier company to add to your reference list.

OTHER
Are you interested in this internship opportunity, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Requested position (internship or graduation assignment)
• Your (preferred) topic or suggestions for topics.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Possible / desired starting date.
• List of grades to provide insight in the subjects you have followed.

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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