Junior Simulator Engineer

VSTEP Simulation; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 annual holidays / 200 holiday hours

Unlimited access to GoodHabitz, learning platform

Travel compensation

Job summary

A software development company in Rotterdam is seeking a Junior Simulator Engineer to assist with the preparation and technical support of simulators. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of IT and hardware, an IT certification, and proficiency in English. This role offers flexibility with working hours, the opportunity to work on international projects, and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• An IT certification (CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft, ITIL, etc.) is required.
• Preferably experience and knowledge of the maritime industry is needed.
• Basic programming skills in Python or Arduino are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and installation of simulators worldwide.
• Handling support via phone and email for our simulators.
• Collecting feedback on customer satisfaction and usability.

Skills

Technical knowledge of computer hardware and networking

Strong communication skills in English

Affinity for hardware solutions and IT troubleshooting

Education

IT certification (CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA, etc.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join to apply for the Junior Simulator Engineer role at VSTEP Simulation

VSTEP is looking for two new Junior Simulator Engineers to join our Operations team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the preparation, installation, and ongoing technical support of our simulators used worldwide. You will collaborate with others to assess performance, communicate with customers to collect feedback, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our simulators. You will work closely with our Project Manager and Simulator Engineers to support identifying and resolving issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and installation of simulators around the world
• Assisting with testing simulator performance and operability
• Handling support via phone and email for our simulators installed worldwide
• Assisting during train-the-trainer courses for our customers
• Collecting feedback on customer satisfaction, usability and training requirements
• Helping with implementation of new hardware and software (Windows) simulator components

Is this you?

You have:

• Technical knowledge of computer hardware and networking
• An IT certification (Such as CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft, ITIL, etc.)
• Preferably experience and knowledge of the maritime industry
• Affinity with computer hardware solutions
• Strong communication skills in English
• Affinity for hardware solutions and IT troubleshooting
• An enthusiastic and quality-oriented attitude
• A Dutch work permit
• A European driver’s license, category B

The minimum of two of the below attributes apply to you:

• Good understanding of electrical engineering
• Affinity with real-time 3D simulation software
• Knowledge of Marine equipment, Maritime training and/or Safety training
• Basic programming skills in Python or Arduino
• Basic CAD drawing skills (using AutoCAD or equivalent software)

You are:

• A team player, but also able to work independently
• Able to work in an organized manner
• Available 40 hours a week
• Based in The Netherlands
• Easy to communicate with and able to communicate with clients
• Proactively willing to keep your knowledge up to date
• Interested to learn and to work with new technologies
• Able to share your knowledge with your colleagues
• Looking forward to travel and you are available to travel internationally when required

This is what you want in a job

• A professional, informal work environment, in Rotterdam
• The chance to work on different international projects
• Travel the world to work at our customers’ sites
• Flexibility with your working hours between 07:00 and 19:00
• 25 annual holidays / 200 holiday hours based on a 40-hour contract
• Unlimited access to GoodHabitz, learning platform
• Keti-Koti on the first of July, as an extra holiday
• Competitive salary and benefits, as well as travel compensation

About Us

VSTEP | Enable learning by simulation. VSTEP is a leading developer of ship simulators and virtual training software based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With over 50 dedicated professionals located in the port of Rotterdam, we strive to train people for a safer world. We enable marine and safety professionals to learn and train by simulation in an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to work towards a safer world. With 20+ years of experience and a strong client base all over the world, VSTEP enables learning by simulation on a large scale. We offer a strong NAUTIS product portfolio covering the full learning and training cycle of a maritime professional, and Response Simulator, our virtual training tool for emergency responders.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Software Development

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