Vacancy
Napa Hull Engineer

As a NAPA Hull Engineer, you will play a critical role in the preliminary design phase of large-scale cruise ships. You will focus on hull form development, hydrostatics, and structural planning, ensuring optimal performance and safety from the very first stages of the design process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing hull forms and conducting hydrostatics and stability calculations in NAPA

• Supporting the creation of general arrangement drawings and concept designs

• Performing early-stage structural design calculations

• Ensuring integration of hull form requirements into the overall vessel concept

• Collaborating closely with naval architects, hydrodynamic specialists, and classification societies

• Providing technical input during internal design reviews and workshops

• Contributing to documentation for design approval and feasibility analysis

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or a related field

• Solid experience with NAPA software, specifically in early-stage or basic design

• Strong understanding of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and structural basics

• Previous experience in concept design of large passenger or commercial vessels is a strong advantage

• Good command of English, both spoken and written

• Analytical mindset, proactive attitude, and strong communication skills

• Willingness to relocate to or commute to Papenburg