Aerospace Applications Engineer – Energy Absorption

KONI; Oud-Beijerland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brands KONI and Enidine

International career opportunities

Job summary

KONI, a global leader in shock absorbers and energy absorption technology, seeks an Applications Support Engineer to deliver expert-level support across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. You will act as the technical liaison among customers, sales, and engineering, assisting with product selection, integration, and lifecycle support.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or aerospace engineering background, knowledge of energy absorption products, and the ability to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, mechanical design, systems engineering, product support, or technical customer support within aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, rail, or motion-control industries.
• Familiarity with energy absorption technologies, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and vibration isolation.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) to customer sites, testing facilities, trade shows, and manufacturing locations.
• Ability to work at the Netherlands (KONI) site when not traveling for business reasons.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Ability to obtain any required customer, export-control, or security-related clearances associated with defense and aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, sales, and engineering teams.
• Provide application engineering support for energy absorption and vibration isolation products, including shock absorbers, rate controls, and custom dampers.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support the design and integration of products into aerospace and defense systems.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, datasheets, and compliance documentation (e.g., MIL‑STD, AS9100).
• Lead technical discussions with customers regarding system requirements, performance criteria, and product integration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

English and Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA tools

Job description

KONI, a global leader in shock absorbers and energy absorption technology, seeks an Applications Support Engineer to deliver expert-level support across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. You will act as the technical liaison among customers, sales, and engineering, assisting with product selection, integration, and lifecycle support.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or aerospace engineering background, knowledge of energy absorption products, and the ability to travel up to 20%