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Service Engineer Maritime Navigation & Communication Systems
A leading provider of maritime navigation and communication solutions is seeking a Service Engineer to join their growing team in Rotterdam. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge maritime systems and play a key role in supporting vessels operating across the ARA region.
In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing maritime navigation and communication systems onboard vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform planned equipment checks, maintenance, Radio Surveys, and VDR APTs in line with IMO and Class Authority standards
- Carry out retrofit and installation projects, including commissioning and participation in sea trials
- Ensure a high first-time fix rate and maintain productivity targets
- Share knowledge across the team and support local management with insights for continuous improvement
- Participate in technical training on new maritime technologies
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in installing and maintaining maritime navigation and communication systems
- Product knowledge of leading navigation and communications brands
- Basic understanding of ship networks
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills
- Fluent Dutch and English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to travel across the ARA region
- Valid Passport and Driver’s Licence (VCA/IRATA certification preferred)
- LRC or GOC radio licence is an advantage
What’s On Offer:
- A dynamic, international work environment with clear development opportunities
- Informal, no-nonsense team culture with a supportive atmosphere
- Continuous technical training and certification in maritime systems and regulations
- Company car, laptop, smartphone, and participation in an extensive pension scheme
- Free access to online learning platforms and training academies
- Sports allowance and regular team events
If you have a passion for maritime technology and want to take your technical expertise to the next level, apply now and join a fast-growing team in an evolving industry.
Buyer
We are thrilled to partner with a leading Defence company to offer an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join their Purchasing team. In this role, you will be key to executing the supply chain strategy and cultivating strong, risk-mitigated supply partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality products and services, while minimizing ownership costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
- Oversee procurement operations for an engineering-focused supplier portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Cultivate and strengthen supplier relationships, exploring opportunities to add greater value and enhance the performance of a dynamic, agile supply chain.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all procurement processes and supplier interactions.
- Lead business reviews, assessing supplier performance and setting objectives for improvement to meet business goals.
- Regularly assess risks and conduct supplier audits, ensuring ongoing alignment of supplier investments with company strategies.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to drive meaningful improvements in supplier performance, addressing issues at their core.
- Identify and source new suppliers capable of meeting complex specifications and commercial expectations.
- Support the introduction of new parts and adapt the supply chain to accommodate evolving needs and requirements.
- Prepare and issue RFIs and RFQs, providing comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and ROI recommendations.
- Manage changes in supplier relationships, including onboarding, disengagement, and change management throughout the contract duration.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced IT skills.
- Experience in technical procurement, including engineering and machined parts, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Desirable:
- Experience working within integrated project management teams.
- Experience in forming and structuring contracts.
- CIPS Level 4 or above qualification.
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates the company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills, able to engage with cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proactive and results-driven, capable of planning, executing, and monitoring procurement activities to achieve supply chain goals.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive under pressure, multitask, and meet demanding deadlines.
Work Life Balance:
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- 28 days annual leave, with Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.
Systems Engineer – Aerospace
Are you a systems engineer looking to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team developing mission-critical release systems for some of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.
The role spans the full systems lifecycle, from design and development to testing, integration, and support, with a focus on high-performance multi-station munitions launch systems.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning, integration, risk analysis, and verification/validation across complex aerospace products.
- Contribute to the full development cycle: concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Translate customer and product requirements into robust system solutions, managing trade studies and requirements allocation.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
- Support day-to-day task execution, project activities, and the delivery of system-level documentation.
- Work collaboratively to interpret operational needs and guide engineering outcomes.
What You’ll Bring:
- Degree in engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
- 4+ years’ relevant experience (or 8+ years without a formal degree).
- Practical knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and aerospace system development.
- Experience using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Innoslate) preferred.
- Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools is a plus.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Experience:
- Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support) disciplines.
- Background in defence or safety-critical engineering environments.
Benefits Include:
- Half-day Fridays for improved work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service and with buy/sell options
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
- Mental health and wellbeing support via employee assistance programme
Eligibility Requirements:
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required.
This is your chance to play a key role in the development of next-generation aerospace systems, in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Apply now to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering.