Marine; Senior Automation Engineer

Position: Marine (Senior) Automation Engineer
(Senior) Automation Engineer | Naval & Defence Projects
Netherlands | Hybrid (up to 2 days HO)
Damen Naval is looking for an experienced  (Senior) Automation Engineer  to join long-term, high-end naval defence projects. This role sits at the heart of complex ship automation — from concept and design to testing, commissioning and final delivery of state-of-the-art naval vessels.
As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will:
Design and develop automation concepts for complex ship systems (PLC / SCADA)
Prepare functional descriptions, specifications and engineering documentation
Define and execute test & validation plans (FAT, HAT, SAT, simulations)
Work in a  model-based systems engineering (MBSE)  environment following the  V-model
Review and integrate vendor & subcontractor designs
Support commissioning activities and proposal phases
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
5+ years  of experience in automation engineering (PLC / SCADA)
Experience in  maritime, offshore, defence or aerospace  environments
Strong exposure to complex, multi-supplier projects
Familiarity with MBSE and V-model workflows
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (or similar)
EU citizenship & EU passport required  (mandatory due to military projects)
Ability to pass security screening
What’s in it for you   Hybrid working model (up to 2 days remote)
Travel allowance (€0.23/km)
Profit-sharing based on company results
Additional benefits: bicycle plan, company fitness program
Long-term, cutting-edge defence projects with real technical depth

How to apply

Please submit your  CV and cover letter , including:
Preferred  gross monthly salary
Availability (full-time / part-time, number of hours)
Due to the military nature of the projects, only candidates with permanent EU citizenship and passport can be considered.

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