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.
- ️ What you’ll be working on
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
Location: Bussum
Period: Flexible, depending on your availability
Internship type: Research or hands-on (BSc or MSc)
Compensation: Competitive
Send your CV and a short motivation to [email protected]. Want to chat first or visit for a coffee? No problem — we’d love to meet you.
SARC – maritime software and services
Prefer a technical challenge or a software-oriented assignment? We’ll match your internship to your passion.
