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Design & Proposal Engineer Defence & Security

Gorinchem, NLFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Translate customer requirements into technically feasible, competitive vessel solutions for defense and security markets during the commercial and tender phase.

Role type

Design & Proposal Engineer (Defense & Security)

Builds

Ship designs, technical specifications, scope definitions, cost calculations, and proposal documentation for complex maritime projects.

Domain

Maritime / Defense & Security

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Ship design, naval architecture, proposal engineering, cost calculation, technical feasibility analysis, 2D/3D design tools, export-control compliance

Preferred skills

Dutch language skills, experience with complex vessels, knowledge of engineering software

Technologies

2D design tools, 3D design tools, engineering software

Responsibilities

Translate customer and tender requirements into vessel concepts and technical solutions; prepare and maintain ship designs and proposal documentation; calculate cost price elements and provide delivery time input; support Sales and Tender Management with technical input and reviews; optimize standard and customer-specific designs; identify technical risks and trade-offs; ensure compliance with governance and export-control processes.

Seniority

Junior to Senior (level adaptable to experience)