Senior Engineer - System Engineer

Developing advanced defense technology for unmanned systems?
At GKN Aerospace in Hoogeveen, it's all about top-level innovation. A multidisciplinary team works on the development of autonomous systems for defense applications. From system requirements to validation, this role plays a key role in shaping new generations of aviation technology

GKN Fokker Hoogeveen is part of GKN Aerospace, a globally influential player in the aerospace industry. GKN Fokker in Hoogeveen is an important branch within GKN Aerospace, specializing in the development and production of advanced composite structures for the aerospace and defense industries. The focus in Hoogeveen is on the design, analysis and production of lightweight, high-strength components essential for modern aircraft and defense applications.

Within the Global Technology Center in Hoogeveen, multidisciplinary teams work on innovative solutions, including the development of internal software tools such as FokkerWind and the implementation of automated production techniques. These activities contribute to the further digitization and optimization of engineering and production processes within GKN Aerospace. The Hoogeveen facility plays a crucial role in providing high quality technologies and products that meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace and defense sector.

As Senior Systems Engineer responsible for analyzing, specifying and validating technical requirements and solutions at system, component and software/hardware level. Within a dedicated project team, technical solutions are designed, tested and optimized in line with customer and airworthiness requirements.

Tasks:

• Analyze and translate technical requirements into system and component definitions
• Develop architectures, perform technical trade-offs and define solutions
• Create specifications and validation criteria for systems and components
• Develop validation plans and demonstrate compliance through analysis, simulation and/or testing
• Develop verification methods and test protocols, including interpretation of test data
• Prepare and present reports and technical documentation
• Guide transition from development hardware to series production, including robustness testing and certification
• Collaborate with engineers, domain experts and international partners

A technically savvy engineer with experience in system development within a complex, multidisciplinary environment. Familiar with tools such as DOORS or SysML, and motivated to help build the future of unmanned aviation.

Your profile:

• Completed college or university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or systems engineering
• Experience with system specifications, architecture development and requirements management
• Experience with MBSE tools such as SysML, IBM Rhapsody or similar is a plus
• Knowledge of defense-related technologies (such as sensors, navigation, data links) is desired
• Experience with security investigations (FTA/FMEA) is a plus
• Analytically strong, communicative and collaborative oriented
• Experience with aviation or defense standards is an advantage

A key position within the defense branch of an international aerospace organization, with direct impact on technological innovation and product development.

Prerequisites:

• Salary €6700 - €8600
• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment
• Travel reimbursement
• Pension plan
• Opportunities for training and deepening in MBSE, systems architecture and defense standards, among others

WFS PRO handles the application process. Interested? Apply immediately and guide the next generation of defense technology.