Aerospace Applications Engineer – Energy Absorption

ITT Inc.-English; Oud-Beijerland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Applications Support Engineer to provide expert-level support for KONI’s and Enidine’s energy absorption and shock absorber products.

You will focus on aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, assisting with product selection, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/aerospace engineering degree, 3+ years in relevant roles, and is fluent in English and Dutch.

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.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).
• Ability to work at the Netherlands 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

• This role primarily supports aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, with occasional support for rail and specialty transportation markets.
• 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).
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for returned or underperforming products.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to support product customization and continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site or remote technical support and training to customers and partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, competitor products, and emerging technologies.
• Lead technical discussions with customers regarding system requirements, performance criteria, and product integration.
• Support quotation and proposal activities by translating customer requirements into engineered solutions.
• Deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist sales teams in identifying technical opportunities and developing customer-facing solutions.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch language

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA tools

Job description

ITT Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Applications Support Engineer to provide expert-level support for KONI’s and Enidine’s energy absorption and shock absorber products.

You will focus on aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, assisting with product selection, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/aerospace engineering degree, 3+ years in relevant roles, and is fluent in English and Dutch.