The role For the Defense Engineering & Technology organization in The Netherlands, we are looking for a Principal Design Architecture & Simulation Engineer. The Design Architecture & Simulation Engineer plays a pivotal role in the development, engineering and integration of autonomous unmanned systems for Defense applications. You will be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary project team within GKN and responsible for leading the multi-domain vehicle architecture and behaviour / performance models. We are looking for a capable and flexible Design Architecture & Simulation Engineer for the Product Engineering Department within Defense Engineering & Technology to help develop the future of defence technology and products. In this role, you will + Lead design studies and optimisation to support preliminary and conceptual design phases ensuring cross-domain integration and multi-objective optimization across disciplines, including vehicle performance, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, weight, cost., etc. + Application of Systems Engineering principles, defining simulation strategy and ensuring model fidelity. + Select and standardizes tools and methods. + Able to work in ambiguity with experience building models with limited or incomplete requirements. + Co-ordinate with other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts, as well as work with external and international partners. + Technical work breakdown of program planning objectives. + Mentor and develop engineering team members. In this role, you need You are pro-active, self-starting, relevant experience in Design Architecture, Modelling and Simulation in preferably Aerospace and have a good level of technical problem solving and you are a team player. You have worked before in a multidisciplinary environment and are familiar with Engineering and Technology Development. You are willing to learn and are able to arrange things. You will bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: + Bachelor or Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. + Experience in multi-domain modelling software packages (for example Matlab Simulink, StarCCM+, ANSYS, Comsol, Simscape, Amesim) and/or making own models (in for example Matlab, Python). + Knowledge on Low Observable (e.g. Radar Cross Section) simulation and prediction is beneficial. + Familiarity with software and model development standards and quality procedures + Knowledge of UAV, missile and complex weapons systems related technologies such as sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, etc. is desirable. + Understanding of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes. + Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills. + Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. What we offer We offer a position with a great focus on improvement processes in an innovative and international environment in which we work with state-of-the-art technology within an organization with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes a passion for technology and our employees are justifiably proud of what they develop and build.