Senior Naval Architect

What sets sail from your design?

At Saltwater, great naval engineering begins with understanding what lies below the surface. As a Senior Naval Architect, you are responsible for developing vessel designs that must perform in demanding maritime environments. You combine technical expertise with practical insight to translate complex requirements into feasible and reliable designs. Working closely with engineers and specialists, you contribute to projects from early concept through to basic engineering.

How you’ll make a difference

You play a key role in shaping vessel designs and ensuring that technical performance is fully understood and optimized. Your work directly influences how vessels behave, operate and perform in real-world conditions.

You work on complex engineering challenges, applying your knowledge of stability, motion behavior and ship systems. By combining calculations, simulations and design expertise, you contribute to solutions that are both technically sound and practically feasible.

Key tasks:

Developing vessel designs from concept to basic engineering

Performing stability calculations and preparing stability documentation

Supporting and executing inclination tests

Designing and integrating ship systems, such as Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Analyzing vessel motion behavior using dynamic analysis software

What we bring
to the table

At Saltwater, you work on custom naval engineering solutions that must perform in demanding maritime environments. You are part of a close-knit team where technical depth and collaboration go hand in hand. We offer a high level of responsibility, the opportunity to work on complex projects and a strong employment package, including flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance.

Work. Perform. Grow.

What you can expect at Saltwater

Professional development Continue to develop yourself and grow your career at Saltwater.

Inspiring work environment A modern workplace designed to support collaboration and focus.

Driven team Work alongside engineers who continuously challenge and improve each other.

Challenging projects Take on complex challenges within maritime engineering.

Direct impact

Your work directly influences real-world performance.

Fresh fruit

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks available every day.

Time off 31.5 vacation days and the option to purchase additional leave.

Social company culture

Where we kick off the weekend together every Friday at 4 PM.

What you bring
to the team

You are an experienced Naval Architect with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of vessel behaviour. You are comfortable working on complex engineering challenges and contribute with both technical expertise and practical insight.

You bring:

A degree in Maritime Engineering or a related field.

Several years of experience in the maritime or offshore industry

Strong knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD or BricsCAD

Experience with specialist software such as Optimoor or HECSTAB

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A proactive mindset and ability to collaborate effectively

What to expect, step by step

Application process

1

Application

Apply using the form below. We’re mainly interested in who you are and why Saltwater is the right fit for you. A perfect cover letter isn’t necessary — just be yourself.

2

Interviews

Do you see potential in the role, and do we see it in you? Then we’ll schedule a first interview: an open introduction to get to know each other better.

3

Offer

During the second interview, we’ll take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and what suits you best. Of course, we’ll also discuss what we can offer you and how we can work together successfully.

4

Getting started

Are we both enthusiastic? Then we’ll make you an offer and hope to welcome you to Saltwater soon.

Apply now

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