Senior R&D Engineer/Projectleider Flight Test and Certification (m/v/x)

Are you looking for a challenging job in the world of aerospace?

And.....are you the R&D engineer who helps civil and military aircraft fly safely, sustainably and competitively? By measuring and testing aircraft to find out everything there is to know? Do you want to develop yourself further and get enthusiastic about technology, innovation, safety and sustainability? Then we would love to hear from you!

What will you do?

As a Senior R&D Engineer Flight Test and Certification, you will help make military and civil aviation safer, more sustainable and more competitive. You will work on aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems.

To support our domestic and foreign clients in achieving their goals, you will carry out tests and analyse the results, you will assess changes to aircraft against regulations in the context of safe flying, and you will develop new regulations to implement innovative techniques.

You will devise and work on innovative solutions together with colleagues and other R&D institutes in a (inter)national setting. You will lead projects, have a lot of client contact (internal and external) and work with self-directing teams, in changing compositions. You will carry out project work, coordinate work packages and initiate new projects with your colleagues. Working at Koninklijke NLR is characterised by variety and dynamic collaborations.

Our mission is to make new technology practically and safely applicable, thereby helping Dutch (and European) industry and government to take the lead. We provide well-founded advice to policymakers, developers and users.

What do you bring?

• A completed university (WO) master's degree in a technical field such as aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or computer science;

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience;

• Development of aerospace vehicles and climate-neutral aviation appeal to you as fields of work;

• The ambition to become an expert in the field of flight test and certification;

• Affinity with working for Defence, and preferably knowledge of the Defence organisation;

• Proven capabilities as a project leader for large projects;

• Able to translate client wishes and bridge the gap between technology and operational impact;

• Positive attitude, initiative-driven, flexible, results-oriented;

• Communicatively proficient in Dutch and English (at least C1 level)

What do we offer you?

At NLR you get the space to make an impact and to develop yourself. You work in an innovative national and international high-tech environment where curiosity, collaboration and craftsmanship are central. We believe people perform best when they are given the freedom to take initiative, keep developing and find a healthy balance between work and private life.

In addition, we offer you, among other things:

• 45 days of leave (based on a 40-hour working week);

• 8% holiday allowance and a fixed year-end bonus of 8%;

• The costs of travel by public transport are fully reimbursed. Do you travel by your own transport? Then you receive a mileage allowance for commuting;

• A care allowance of €145 gross (based on a 40-hour working week) via our collective health insurance with OHRA, as extra support for your healthcare costs;

• Extra paid parental leave;

• Plenty of opportunities to keep learning through courses, training, coaching and other development possibilities;

• The option to work 32-40 hours per week, including working from home.

Your new work environment

The Flight Test and Certification department (ASTC) focuses on supporting the Dutch government (Defence, EZK, IenW) and market, in which themes such as "protection of society" and "Climate-neutral aviation" are important starting points. We carry out experiments and flight trials with our own aircraft, scaled aircraft and drones. We support flight trials with customers' aircraft. This may be for research programmes or to prove that we can certify radical and new concepts safely, more effectively and faster. We are ourselves responsible for modifications to our research aircraft and for proving that these are safe.

We are organised in two market-oriented teams, Flight Test Support and Certification Support. Many colleagues are active in both teams and often work outside the department in multidisciplinary settings. Good opportunities are offered to shape your own development.

What does working at NLR mean?

Koninklijke NLR has been a leading knowledge institution for applied research in aerospace for more than 100 years. Together with more than 1000 professionals, we work on innovative solutions for a more sustainable, safer and more efficient aerospace sector. We want everyone at NLR to have the space to be themselves, develop talents and contribute ideas. By valuing differences and learning from each other, we together create an inclusive work environment.

Want to know more?

Call or email Frank Bax (recruiter) via 0615676915 or our colleagues will be happy to tell you what it is like to work at NLR. By the way, don't forget to take a look at our socials, such as our YouTube channel.

Applying?

Great, we are curious about you! Send your motivation letter and CV via the 'Apply' button.

A positive outcome of a security screening (VGB) is a condition for employment. You can read more about this on the MIVD website.

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