Medior/Senior R&D Engineer Interoperability in Battle Labs & Experimentation (m/v/x/)
Job description
Network expert role in the Training & Simulation department, researching and developing networks and protocols that securely connect simulators and operational systems in an R&D context.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- On-site · Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Languages
- Dutch – fluent, English – fluent
- Pay
- EUR 4,330 – 7,000 / month
What you'll do
- Research and develop networks and systems that securely and efficiently connect simulators and operational systems
- Work on network architectures, simulation protocols such as DIS and HLA, network security and scalability of complex simulation environments
- Enable interoperability between simulators, operational systems and autonomous platforms
- Contribute to the further development of existing and new simulation networks
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with software developers, domain experts and future end users
- Travel to various locations, mainly within the Netherlands
What we're looking for
- Completed bachelor's or master's degree in ICT, Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science or similar
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of experience in network technology, TCP/UDP, network protocols, routing, switching and network security
- Proficiency in several programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java and scripting
- Interest in experimentation, wargaming and simulation in an R&D context
- Experience designing and managing robust, scalable network environments
- Willingness to delve into (military) aviation operations
- Team player who dares to experiment and can explain technical choices to non-technical colleagues
- Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written
Nice to have
- Experience with or interest in simulation and interoperability protocols (DIS/HLA/FOMs)
- Experience setting up temporary or experimental infrastructures
- Knowledge of network security or VPN solutions
- Experience with monitoring or observability tools
- Interest in new technologies such as autonomous systems, AI in simulation or digital twins
Your team
Training & Simulatie
Department of around 100 experts in simulation, computer science, training, aviation and psychology, with research facilities such as a battlelab, fighter aircraft and unmanned systems simulators and an AR/VR lab.
Benefits
- Contribute to complex and socially relevant issues
- Gross monthly salary between € 4,330 and € 7,000 for full-time employment
- 45 leave days for full-time employment
- 8% holiday allowance and a fixed 8% year-end bonus
- Public transport travel costs fully reimbursed; mileage allowance for own transport
- Healthcare allowance via collective health insurance with OHRA
- Extra paid parental leave
- Good pension scheme
- Training budget, a mentor, internal coaches and contacts with schools and universities
How to get hired
- 1Send your motivation letter and CV via the 'Solliciteren' button
- 2A positive outcome of a security screening (VGB) is a condition for employment
Apply
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About Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum (NLR)
Royal NLR has been a knowledge organisation with the will and ambition to innovate for over 100 years
A national and international high-tech knowledge organisation where almost 1000 driven professionals work, from aerospace engineers to psychologists and from mathematicians to application specialists.
Mission
Making the world of aerospace safer, more sustainable, more efficient and more effective through groundbreaking innovations
Key facts
- bijna 1000
- Netherlands
- A knowledge organisation with over 100 years of history
- Almost 1000 driven professionals work there
- Inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels welcome, safe, valued and respected
- A positive security screening (VGB) is required for employment
What they value
- Collaboration and involvement are highly valued
- Freedom and own responsibility enable groundbreaking innovations
- A learning organisation with room for professional and personal development
- An informal and collegial atmosphere where everyone should feel at home