Medior/Senior R&D Engineer Interoperability, Battle Labs & Experimentation

Technical research organisation in Noord-Holland needs an R&D engineer for secure simulation networks.

A technical research organisation in Noord-Holland needs an R&D engineer for networks that let simulators and operational systems work together securely.

What you will do:

• Carry out research and development on networks and systems that connect simulators and operational systems securely and efficiently
• Work out network architectures, simulation protocols such as DIS and HLA, network security and scalability
• Contribute to interoperability with autonomous platforms and develop existing and new simulation networks
• Collaborate with software developers, domain experts and future end users for national and international stakeholders
• Travel to various locations, mainly in the Netherlands

What you bring:

• A completed bachelor or master degree in ICT, computer science or similar
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, of which at least 5 years in network technology
• Experience with several programming languages, such as C, C++, C# or Java, and with scripting
• Experience designing and managing scalable network environments
• Knowledge of DIS, HLA or FOMs is a plus, as is knowledge of network security or VPN
• Excellent Dutch and English; a positive security screening is required

What you get:

• A full-time role, hybrid
• 45 leave days, 8% holiday allowance and a fixed 8% year-end bonus
• Full public transport reimbursement or a mileage allowance
• A good pension scheme
• A training budget, a mentor and internal coaches