Neptun Ship Design GmbH

Naval Architect - Platform Systems and Overall Design (m/f/d)

Rostock, Germany
Engineering
Employee
Hybrid
Full Time 100%
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Join Germany’s leading ship design and engineering company and take a key role in shaping the future. As a Naval Architect for platform systems, you are responsible for the overall design of various ship types. You will guide our customers and lead teams of engineers driving the development of complex shipbuilding projects from concept design through to execution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and design ships and maritime platforms

  • Understand customer requirements and suggest solutions

  • Evaluate designs according to their efficiency, overall costs and regulatory compliance

  • Provide cost estimations

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

  • Be the naval architect, sparring partner and pace setter for all departments

Qualifications

  • A university degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline

  • Proven professional experience in ship design, with a focus on platform systems and overall arrangements

  • General knowledge in relevant CAD and naval architecture software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, NAPA)

  • Strong familarity of international standards and classification society requirements

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

  • Competitive salary in accordance with our company agreement (Haustarifvertrag)

  • Attractive company pension plan

  • 30 days of holiday

  • Opportunities for personal growth and education and professional development

  • Flexible working hours and remote work

  • Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket)

  • Great office location

  • Various other benefits

Ready to Join Our Crew?

If you are a passionate Naval Architect looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us shape the future of shipbuilding.

Neptun Ship Design GmbH | 18057 Rostock | Germany | www.neptun-germany.com
Updated: 06/03/2026
Job ID: 6a198fd5bda3094436d6ed46
Neptun Ship Design GmbH

Neptun Ship Design GmbH

51-200 Mitarbeiter
Engineering Services

Located in Rostock, Neptun Ship Design is Germany’s largest ship design and engineering company that has been founded in 1992 and has a legacy that dates back to the shipbuilding industry in 1850. With our international team of over 100 people, we have left an imprint on over 220 ships, ranging from river cruise vessels to cargo ships as well as science and research vessels.

Your ideas matter and have a direct impact. We are an agile company with flat hierarchies. We are team players that collaborate closely at work and beyond and we have plenty of exiting and innovative projects. And last but not least, Rostock offers a high quality of life with its coastal charm, vibrant culture, and proximity to the Baltic Sea. Get in touch with us! We look forward to welcoming you in our team!

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