Vacancy
Simulation & Mission Engineering Specialist
Referencenumber vacancies-4848-C, Vlissingen, Nederland
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- Barbara Nowakowska
- bnowakowska@middlepoint.nl
- +31628322524
Tasks
We are looking for a Simulation & Mission Engineering Specialist to contribute to advanced naval defence projects. In this role, you will use modelling, simulation and data analytics to evaluate operational scenarios, compare design concepts and support the development of next-generation naval vessels.
Job description
- Develop and apply simulation models to evaluate naval vessel capabilities and operational performance.
- Explore mission scenarios and assess the effectiveness of naval systems, including sensors, weapons and command & control systems.
- Compare design alternatives and support early-stage engineering decisions through simulation and data analysis.
- Develop and improve simulation tools, digital engineering workflows and analytical methods.
- Work with real-time simulation software and wargaming environments to evaluate mission effectiveness.
- Contribute to R&D projects, developing prototypes and testing innovative engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with naval architects, systems engineers and technical specialists.
- Explore emerging technologies, including autonomous systems and advanced simulation techniques.
Job requirements
- Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Technology, Systems Engineering, Operations Research or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in engineering, R&D or innovation, preferably within maritime or defence.
- Experience with early-stage design, concept development or evaluation of engineering alternatives.
- Knowledge of modelling, simulation and analytical techniques.
- Understanding of Systems Engineering and/or Mission Engineering principles.
- Basic knowledge of naval systems, including sensors, effectors or command & control systems.
- Experience or affinity with programming tools such as Python, MATLAB or Lua.
- Interest in digital engineering, simulation technologies and autonomous systems.
- Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.
- EU citizenship required due to the nature of naval defence projects.
Conditions
- An attractive gross annual salary of €52,000–€79,300 depending on experience.
- Application for the 30% ruling (expat tax advantage)
- 27 days of paid holidays + 13 extra paid ADV days and paid national holidays
- Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
- Working from home allowance
- Relocation support (incl. allowance, housing search, registration) and an on-boarding at our office for a warm & thorough welcome
- Budget for Dutch language course so that you have a good kickstart
Company Profile
Located in the southern region of the Netherlands our client provides a unique opportunity to work on high-end projects and solve complex engineering problems. Their access to a vast network and abundant resources fosters collaboration and innovation.
Our client combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results that exceed client expectations. They offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, encouraging professional growth and the chance to contribute to prestigious projects.
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