(Senior) Project Manager Measuring Technology (m/f/d)

Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt GmbHHamburgstepstonepublished 10/02/2026
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Introduction

Located in Hamburg, the private and independent Hamburg Ship Model Basin - HSVA - is a service and consulting company for clients in the maritime industry worldwide. Our products contribute to a greener, more sustainable usage of marine environments. We help reducing emissions from shipping and we increase safety in marine transportation. We are partners to our clients for the development of innovative, tailor-made solutions in shipping and offshore operations. For experimental investigations we are offering world class testing facilities. Its leading role in national and international research programs makes HSVA a most competent partner in science and services in the field of maritime hydrodynamics, maritime aerodynamics and arctic technology as well as associated disciplines. To strengthen our project team we are looking for (Senior) Project Manager Measuring Technology (m/f/d)

Tasks

Management of projects related to Development of test equipment for in-house use and for sale to clients Mechanical and electrical design of measuring instruments Building of prototype instrumentation and testing Development of customized solutions for experiments

Project management including Organizing project work Responsibility for planning and monitoring project progress, scope, budget and resources Preparing technical specifications, quotations and acquisition Planning, preparing and conducting inquiries and purchase orders, coordination of suppliers Consulting services for customers Internal and external communication and coordination Scientific responsibility and analysis of results Test strategies and testing Writing documentation Reporting and presentation in German and English

Profile

At least second level university degree (MSc, PhD), preferably with knowledge of measuring techniques, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, fluid mechanics and naval architecture At least five years successful experience in measuring technology development Very good management and self-organisation skills with a structured way of working Goal-oriented and problem solving hands-on mentality Advanced knowledge and professional experience with testing equipment, measuring techniques and data acquisition basics Motivated to take responsibilities and interact with clients Team player and strong communicator Self-motivated lifelong learner Good computer skills Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with experimental facilities, including flexible working times Fluent in German and competent in English, both verbal and written Willingness to occasionally travel worldwide to customers

We offer

Exciting and diversified tasks within a modern service provider for the global maritime industry Flat hierarchies, short decision paths Flexible working hours Innovative team Performance-based special compensation 30 days of annual leave plus 3 additional special leave days based on a five-day workweek Full-time position with a 38-hour workweek Contribution for the Deutschlandticket, capital-forming benefits and company pension scheme contributions Free parking spaces on company premises

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your expressive application including your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date by e-mail to: jobs@hsva.de

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