Senior R&D Engineer Trainingssystemen (m/v/x)

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Netherlands
Experience
Lead / principal · 10+ years

Job description

A senior R&D engineer for training systems who initiates and leads complex multidisciplinary simulation and training projects, acting as subject matter expert and advising customers.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Remote · Netherlands
Languages
Dutch – fluent, English – fluent
Pay
EUR 5,400 – 7,100 / month

What you'll do

  • Initiate and realize innovative multidisciplinary developments, including generating ideas for new technologies and cooperation with other disciplines
  • Set up, execute and manage large complex projects, including project plans and risk analysis
  • Lead project teams, monitor progress and results and ensure quality of execution
  • Build and maintain an external national and international relationship network and write proposals
  • Advise customers on a variety of issues and alternatives
  • Contribute to department policy and advise department management and business manager
  • Work with colleagues from other teams on simulation and training solutions and hold interactive sessions with operational users

What we're looking for

  • Completed university (WO) degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • More than 10 years of work experience in a technical or scientific discipline focused on simulation, training or related field
  • Affinity with innovative M&S technology such as real-time simulation, AR/VR/MR, IoT, data and software architectures and networks
  • Interest or experience in connecting systems and ensuring interoperability, e.g. network protocols or architectures
  • Knowledge of software development, both implementation and process
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
  • Experience with project management, leading project teams and writing proposals

Nice to have

  • Strong affinity and experience in the military domain

Your team

Trainingssystemen (Training & Simulatie department)

Experts in simulation, computer science, training, artificial intelligence, psychology and aerospace, covering the full life-cycle of simulation means, with facilities such as a Battle Lab and an AR/VR lab.

Benefits

  • Gross monthly salary between € 5400 and € 7100 based on a 40-hour week
  • 45 leave days based on a 40-hour week
  • 8% holiday allowance and a fixed 8% year-end bonus
  • Public transport travel costs fully reimbursed; mileage allowance for own transport
  • Contribution to healthcare costs
  • Extra paid parental leave
  • Training budget, a mentor, internal coaches and development opportunities

How to get hired

  1. 1Send your motivation letter and CV via the 'Solliciteren' button
  2. 2A positive outcome of a security screening (VGB) is a condition for employment

Apply

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About Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum

A knowledge organization with the will and ambition to innovate

Royal NLR is a knowledge organization with over 1000 driven professionals, from aerospace engineers to psychologists and mathematicians to application specialists.

Mission

Making the world of aerospace safer, more sustainable, more efficient and more effective through groundbreaking innovations

Key facts

  • more than 1000 professionals
  • More than 100 years old as a knowledge organization
  • Inclusive and diverse organization where everyone feels welcome, safe, valued and respected
  • Learning organization with training budget, mentor, internal coaches and ties to schools and universities

What they value

  • Collaboration and involvement are highly valued
  • Freedom and own responsibility enable groundbreaking innovations