Technical Specialist Naval Ship Systems, Navy Segment

• Helsinki Shipyard is hiring a Technical Specialist, Naval Ship Systems to serve as project technical authority in the Naval Ship Design team within the Navy Segment.
• You will lead concept development, system arrangement, selection, integration and lifecycle support for propulsion, electrical power and auxiliary systems in newbuild and MRO projects.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the naval or marine industry, with ship design knowledge, understanding of rules and large project experience, and fluent English.
• The role is based at the Hietalahti shipyard with hybrid work, requires security clearance and a routine medical check including a drug test, and applications must be submitted via TalentAdore.

Helsinki Shipyard is the global leader in icebreakers, ice-capable vessels, and other specialized ships. With more than 160 years of shipbuilding heritage in the heart of Finland's capital, the shipyard designs, builds, and sustains some of the world's most capable vessels for the toughest operating environments. Its expertise spans icebreakers, coast guard and naval vessels, cruise ships, yachts, and other specialized vessels for both government and commercial customers. Helsinki Shipyard has built more than 50 percent of the world's operational icebreakers. 

Helsinki Shipyard is part of the Inocea Group, a privately owned international marine industrial group with shipyard operations in Canada (Davie Shipbuilding), the United States (Gulf Copper, Davie Defense), and Finland (Helsinki Shipyard, Sata Shipbuilding in Pori). Within the Group, Helsinki Shipyard serves as the center of excellence for ship design and Arctic technologies. The shipyard currently employs over 550 people and continues to grow rapidly, including a strong in-house engineering organization of nearly 200 ship design professionals.

The shipyard plays a central role in several international maritime security programs. It is currently building one of the Canadian Coast Guard's heavy polar icebreakers. In 2026, the group secured a contract with the United States Coast Guard for five Arctic Security Cutters. 

We are looking for a Technical Specialist, Naval Ship Systems, to join our Naval Ship Design team. Naval Ship Design team belongs to the Navy Segment, which is one of the four Segments in Davie Finland. Navy Segment is responsible for Naval and Governmental business development and projects.

In this role, you will act as the project technical authority for naval ship machinery, auxiliary, and electrical systems from concept development and sales to the project execution phase. 

You are responsible for the concept development, systems arrangement, system selection and integration, as well as lifecycle support of the main ship systems, including propulsion, electrical power, and auxiliary systems in newbuilding and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) projects. 

During the project execution phase, you will be part of the larger project team and work closely with other design teams to ensure that the design meets military requirements, naval standards, and classification rules. You also participate in the development and improvement of company processes and the know-how of naval ship systems.

Qualification requirements 

Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering 

Work experience: Minimum 3 years in the naval and/or marine business.  

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Previous experience in ship design and construction

• Previous experience in large marine/naval projects

• Broad knowledge of marine/naval industry and ship systems

• Good understanding of Rules & Regulations in shipbuilding

• Experience and interest in naval and defence projects and requirements

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Problem solving skills and attitude

• Capability to work as part of team and deliver under strict timelines

• Fluent English is mandatory for the position. Other language skills are beneficial.

Our office is centrally located at the Shipyard in Hietalahti, Helsinki. Our multinational team support hybrid work arrangements while also working together at the office on a weekly basis. 

As part of the selection process, candidates chosen for the role will undergo a routine medical check, which includes a drug test. The position requires security clearance and may be limited to particular nationalities due to the end customer's requirements and legislation.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you are a motivated and skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is found.

Please note that applications are only accepted via TalentAdore, not via email.

If you have any questions, please contact Turkka Jäppinen, Director of Business Developmet, turkka.jappinen@helsinkishipyard.fi or +358 50 325 2292 , during business hours.

First application date: 28 August 2026