Junior Naval Architect

What sets sail from your design?

At Saltwater, great naval engineering begins with understanding what lies below the surface. As a Junior Naval Architect, you contribute to the development of vessel designs for complex maritime projects. You work alongside experienced engineers and learn how technical requirements are translated into practical and reliable designs that perform at sea.

How you’ll make a difference

You support the development of vessel designs and contribute to the technical foundation of maritime engineering projects. Working closely with experienced engineers, you gain hands-on experience with calculations, analyses and design work.

You are involved in projects from an early stage and gradually take on more responsibility as your experience grows. This allows you to develop both your technical skills and your understanding of how engineering projects are realized in practice.

Key tasks:

Supporting the development of vessel designs from concept to basic engineering

Assisting with stability calculations and preparation of documentation

Supporting inclination tests and related analyses

Contributing to the design and integration of ship systems

Assisting in analyzing vessel motion behavior using specialist software

What we bring
to the table

At Saltwater, you will be part of a close-knit team where learning and development are central. You work on real maritime engineering projects and are guided by experienced engineers who support your growth. We offer a structured environment where you can develop your technical skills, gain experience and build a solid foundation for your career in naval architecture.

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 motivated to start your career in naval architecture and eager to develop your technical skills. You enjoy working on complex engineering challenges and are comfortable collaborating with others.

You bring:

A degree in Maritime Engineering or a related field.

0–2 years of experience in a technical or maritime environment

Basic knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD or BricsCAD

Interest in or experience with specialist software such as Optimoor or HECSTAB

A structured and analytical way of working

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

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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