Director Software & Simulation

The Preferred Supplier; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology supplier in the Netherlands seeks a Director of Software and Simulation to lead a team and develop innovative software for MEMS-based products. You will guide software developers and physicists in creating tools for mechanical simulation and optimization, while also contributing technically. The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has a successful track record in engineering projects, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This role is critical in shaping the company's technical future.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Successful track record of guiding or implementing engineering software projects in MEMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers and physicists to create simulation tools.
• Serve as a coach to your team and manage their advancement.
• Synthesize technical work product for effective communication.
• Create a software vision that enables the company's roadmap.
• Provide technical contributions.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Physics, Applied Math, Computer Science, ME, EE or equivalent

Job description

About the job Director Software & Simulation

As Director of MEMS Simulation and Software, you will lead a team of computational physicists, software engineers and designers to make software tools enabling world-class MEMS-based timing products. Challenges include:

metrics, and interactions with package and circuitry

Linking characterization data sets back to simulation to improve modeling

Engineering materials and resonator designs for ppb-level performance products

Reducing time-to-market of MEMS-based products, while meeting performance goals

You will use creative problem solving, deft prioritization skills, high standards for code quality, and clear communication as you set the vision for MEMS simulation and engineering software.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of software developers and computational physicists to define and create tools for mechanical simulation, design automation and optimization, data management and analysis
• Serve as a coach to your team, manage your team’s advancement, and hire new employees
• Synthesize technical work product for effective communication to the company
• Create a software and simulation vision that enables the company's technical roadmap
• Provide your own technical contributions
• Work in cross-functional engineering teams, including MEMS, circuits, systems, and packaging

Required Qualifications & Desired Attributes:

• PhD in Physics, Applied Math, Computer Science, ME, EE or equivalent
• 5 years of industry experience; 10+ years preferred
• Successful track record of guiding or implementing engineering software projects in MEMS,