Design the innovations that protect those who protect us.
GKN Fokker Aerospace is seeking a Survivability Analysis Engineer for the Defense Engineering & Technology organization in the Netherlands. A role dedicated to developing and testing cutting-edge structural and ballistic protection solutions for critical defense platforms.
Over het bedrijf
GKN Fokker Aerospace stands at the forefront of aerospace and defense innovation. With a focus on lightweight composite materials, structural protection solutions, and integrated product development, the company supports major defense programs worldwide.
Over de functie
- Develop, implement, and verify technical solutions and compliance documentation aligned with customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements.
- Identify technical problems and apply or integrate effective solutions.
- Execute method plans, toolsets, and approaches to meet design and program goals.
- Support bids and proposals by developing technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Identify and assess technical risks, proposing mitigations when necessary.
- Develop and maintain simulation tools for the engineering of ballistic protection solutions.
- Support or create test specifications, compliance documents, and validation strategies.
- Design cost-effective, manufacturable solutions following DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles.
- Generate project deliverables, technical documents, and reports.
- Contribute to technical reviews and customer meetings by preparing and presenting technical data.
- Handle non-conformance processes, concessions, and corrective solutions.
- Operate with minimal supervision and perform peer reviews to support fellow engineers.
- Contribute to the improvement of work instructions, procedures, manuals, and technical guidelines.
- Support manufacturing teams during prototype development and serial production.
- Understand and participate in product qualification and compliance documentation processes.
Wie ben jij?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant experience in Analysis Engineering, preferably within the aerospace sector.
- Ability to obtain check/approval status where required.
- Self-motivated, capable of taking initiative within defined procedures and governance.
- Skilled in conveying technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to engage in technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
- Strong skills in analyzing and interpreting customer requirements.
What's in it for you
An opportunity to work in an innovative aerospace engineering environment focused on defense solutions, where cutting-edge technologies meet practical application.
- Salary between €3700 and €6400.
- Pension scheme.
- Holiday allowance.
- Strengthen the defense industry and protect those who serve.
- Access to ongoing professional development and technology innovation initiatives..
- A collaborative setting focused on excellence, engineering passion, and continuous improvement.
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