Office/Work Internship Naval Architecture

Office/Work Internship Naval Architecture • SARC

Job opportunity: Office/Work Internship Naval Architecture

🚢 Internship Opportunity at SARC – Maritime Engineering & Software

Are you passionate about ship design, stability, and cutting-edge maritime software? Want to apply your academic knowledge in a small but influential company that develops tools used by shipyards, classification societies, and shipping companies worldwide?

SARC is looking for ambitious BSc or MSc students (TU Delft or similar) for an internship in maritime engineering and/or software development.

At SARC, you’ll be part of a team of naval architects and engineers. Your work will depend on ongoing projects, but typically includes:

Performing calculations (intact and damaged stability, longitudinal strength)

Configuring LOCOPIAS , our onboard loading computer, for specific vessels

Assisting with hull measurements or inclining tests

Developing or refining hull forms and lines plans

Supporting users – sometimes on-site, even on board

We’ll tailor your tasks to your background and interests, and you’ll have the opportunity to work on a defined assignment for academic credit.

SARC , founded in 1980, is a highly specialized maritime engineering company based in Bussum , the Netherlands – centrally located and easily reachable from Delft by train.

We are known for developing PIAS (ship design software) and LOCOPIAS (onboard loading software), both of which are widely adopted in the Dutch maritime industry. In addition, we provide consultancy services in ship design and engineering.

You’ll work in a close-knit, experienced team where innovation meets practical application.

Work on real-world ship design & stability software

Flat structure and lots of learning opportunities

Flexible internship scope – technical, analytical, or development-focused

Contribute to projects used by professionals in the maritime field

Possibility of a thesis project or future job offer

Period: Flexible, depending on your availability

Internship type: Research or hands-on (BSc or MSc)

Send your CV and a short motivation to [staat bij de werkgever] . Want to chat first or visit for a coffee? No problem — we’d love to meet you.

💬 Prefer a technical challenge or a software-oriented assignment? We’ll match your internship to your passion.