Systems Engineer - Multibody Analyses

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The Opportunity

Our people make things fly and we want you, as a Systems Engineer experienced in Multibody Analyses to be part of our journey!

As Systems Engineer you will sit within our Defense business line and be based mainly at our site in Papendrecht. You will join a team of 8 dedicated to the NH90 helicopter program and you will report to the Centre of Competence Manager for Systems Engineering.

The Main Focus Of This Role Will Be The Multibody Analyses Of The NH90 Helicopter Landing Gear. As Systems Engineer, You Will Manage The Integration / System Engineering Activities And You Will Cooperate With Your Counterparts In Airbus Germany, Airbus France And Leonardo Helicopters Italy. Your Main Activities Will Be:

• Translating the technical and functional requirements from airworthiness and customer on helicopter level into requirements on Fokker component/part level,
• Performing technical engineering activities (analyses, tests, simulations) with an emphasis on Landing Gear Multi-body Analyses,
• Aligning (the requirements) with our Partner Companies, customers and the operating companies within GKN Fokker,
• Technically managing work packages and subcontractors.
  
  

Interested already? Then, let us tell you more about the role's responsibilities..

Your Responsibilities

As Systems Engineer your focus is mainly on Multi-body Analyses of NH90 Landing Gear and your key accountabilities will be:

• Creating a downflow of technical data from system level to component level,
• Perform Multibody Analyses and be the technical specialist internationally for GKN Fokker NH90 items,
• Define the specification of system level requirements to component requirements and proposed means of compliances,
• Ensure the integration of components to Helicopter system level and ensure compliance,
• Resolve dependencies on the technical content,
• Represent technically GKN Fokker in the international field.
  
  

What you'll bring

We Are Looking For a Systems Engineer Who Has An Ambition To Succeed And, Therefore, They Will Bring Passion For Aerospace Engineering, Energy And Expertise. To Be Successful In This Role, You Need To Be Analytical But Also Decisive, Working And Communicating In a Precise Manner And Enjoying Cooperation. In Addition, As Systems Engineer You Bring:

• Bachelor / master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering,
• Extensive knowledge of multidisciplinary system integration to Helicopter systems,
• Experience in Landing Gear dynamic modelling,
• Know-how in setting up and executing System Engineering processes,
• Experience in managing work packages and subcontractors,
• Familiarity with EASA part 21 and/or EMAR part 21,
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills,
• Excellent verbal and written command of English; fluency in Dutch would be considered a plus,
• Helicopter view, shows initiative, team player,
• Able to represent GKN Fokker,
• Willingness to travel abroad in Europe multiple times per year.
  
  

What we'll offer you

We are committed to offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities, a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.

In The Role Of Systems Engineer, You Will Belong To a Diverse And International Team Of Experts. We Will Not Only Provide You With The Tools To Perform At The Best Of Your Capabilities, But We Will Also Support And Promote Your Technical And Personal Development. Furthermore, We Will Offer You:

• A gross monthly salary between € 4.689 and 6.215,- depending on your experience,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• Hybrid working, giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working,
• Profit sharing scheme,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
  
  

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where your career journey may take you!

Extra information

What is the procedure? You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV and (preferably) your cover letter. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com. You can expect a first chat with Marina and possibly 1 or 2 online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and members of the team.

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Fokker and be part of our journey. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created an environment where everyone can be at their best. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

Be part of our journey!

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.