We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. ABOUT US Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty? THE ROLE As System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical (Interim), you will ensure seamless system integration and validation across complex automation and electrical systems for state-of-the-art naval vessels. You will drive technical excellence, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee critical Verification & Validation activities to ensure the highest quality and timely execution of subcontracted work packages. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES As interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical your key responsibilities will include: Lead and deliver comprehensive Verification & Validation documentation. Oversee and coordinate a team of engineers and technical specialists. Ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems and compliance with specifications. Manage client documentation reviews and approvals. Lead Design Reviews, address technical escalations, and ensure compliance. Prepare and manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT). Be the technical authority on system integration, ensuring flawless execution. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE To excel as interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities: Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Shipbuilding or related discipline. Minimum five years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore, or a similar industry. Deep technical expertise in automation, electrical integration, and control systems. Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate technical and regulatory challenges. Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus. Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure. Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects. WHAT WE OFFER At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment. As a temporary member of our team, you will receive: A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre. Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector. OTHER This temporary assignment as interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical is exclusively offered on a temporary employment project contract with Damen Naval or secondment (detachering). Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation. If you are interested in the vacancy of interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical, please submit your application with the following details: Your CV and motivational letter. Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work). Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours). Your notice period and preferred start date. For more information about the vacancy interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website , the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000. Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process. Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-DNS1