Product Engineer - Avionics & Instruments
Key Skills
Job Description
How You Keep The Engine Running With Us As a Product Engineer – Avionics & Instruments, you play a key role in strengthening and expanding our Component Maintenance (CMRO) capabilities. You are responsible for developing new repair technologies, test equipment and procedures, while continuously improving existing capabilities within the Avionics & Instruments shop. Working closely with an experienced team of Product Engineers, Certification Engineers and Product Owners, you will apply your technical curiosity and problem-solving mindset to tackle complex engineering challenges. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and performance of aircraft components worldwide. In this role, you report to the Capability Development Lead and collaborate daily with engineering teams, the repair shop and product stakeholders to drive operational excellence. Other Resposibilities Develop new avionics and instruments repair capabilities and technologies Maintain and continuously improve existing repair capabilities and test equipment Support the shopfloor with complex troubleshooting and reliability improvements Identify and initiate cost-saving and performance improvement initiatives Support new business opportunities by expanding or optimizing capabilities Analyze technical data and support the Product Owner in improving product-level performance insights How You Are Valuable To Us Required (Must have) BSc or MSc degree (HBO/WO) in Electrical Engineering or a related field Solid understanding of electrical components and avionics systems Strong communication and organizational skills A proactive mindset with the ability to solve complex technical challenges Hands on experience with (designing) test equipment and troubleshooting Desirable (Nice to have) Experience in the aviation or MRO industry Experience with programming (e.g. Python, C++ or similar) Experience with continuous improvement / Lean principles Knowledge of systems such as radio navigation, flight displays, flight control electronics or communication systems Where you will be working A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term. We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air! What we offer? Working at Fokker Services Group gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career. We Also Offer You A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience; 27 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year, based on a fulltime (40 hours) contract; Flexible hours and hybrid working from home A challenging and international working environment The opportunity to work on innovative aviation technologies Plenty of room for professional and personal growth
Core Responsibilities
Develop and improve avionics and instrument repair capabilities, technologies, test equipment, and procedures, while supporting the shopfloor with complex troubleshooting and reliability improvements. Identify cost and performance improvements, support new business opportunities, and analyze technical data to help improve product-level performance.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required, along with a solid understanding of electrical components and avionics systems. Candidates should have hands-on experience designing test equipment and troubleshooting, strong communication and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to complex technical challenges; aviation or MRO experience and programming skills are desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 27 Holiday Days
- 13 Additional Leave Days
- Flexible Hours
- Hybrid Working
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Personal Growth Opportunities
About Fokker Services Group
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Fokker Services Group is an independent aviation aftermarket company with a global reach. Providing comprehensive solutions from its five facilities in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Fokker Services Group is a key partner for regional, narrow-body and wide-body platforms in the Commercial, VIP, Cargo and Defense markets. The organization offers a unique set of capabilities, products and services: ‘Modifications & Engineering Services’ for the latest technical solutions; ‘Component & Material Services’ such as nose-to-tail programs, exchange services, component repairs, parts manufacturing and spares deliveries; ‘Airframe Services’ for aircraft MRO including lease transitions and painting; and ‘Aircraft Completion & Conversion Services’ for Executive, VVIP and Special Mission aircraft upgrades. With this broad range of expertise, Fokker Services Group ensures the continued competitive operation of its customers’ fleet.