Modelica and Dymola Simulation Engineer

Alten Nederland; Capelle aan den IJssel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

27 vacation days

Lease car with fuel card

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking experienced Simulation Engineers to develop and validate high-fidelity models using Modelica and Dymola. You will work on complex onboard systems, across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, electrical and control domains, supporting design decisions and verification activities.

Join multidisciplinary teams in the Netherlands, with hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and vacation entitlement.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with hands-on modelling experience.
• Proficiency with Modelica and Dymola required.
• Experience in physical system modelling and simulation.
• Strong understanding of system dynamics and control engineering.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to independently develop, validate and troubleshoot simulation models.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain simulation models in Dymola/Modelica.
• Model complex physical systems across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, electrical and control domains.
• Perform simulation studies and analyze system behaviour.
• Validate models against test data and requirements.
• Support system design, integration and verification activities.
• Collaborate with system architects, design engineers and control engineers.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling methodologies.

Skills

Modelica

Dymola

System dynamics

Control engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

Modelica

Dymola

Job description

ALTEN is looking for experienced Simulation Engineers with expertise in Modelica and Dymola. You will contribute to the development, validation and optimisation of simulation models for complex onboard equipment and systems. Working as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will use system-level modelling and simulation to support design decisions, performance analysis and system verification activities.

The Position

• Develop and maintain simulation models in Dymola/Modelica.
• Model complex physical systems, such as mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, thermal systems, electrical systems, and control systems.
• Perform simulation studies and analyse system behaviour.
• Validate models against test data and engineering requirements.
• Support system design, integration and verification activities.
• Collaborate with system architects, design engineers and control engineers.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling and simulation methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• MSc or BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Modelica and Dymola.
• Experience in physical system modelling and simulation.
• Strong understanding of system dynamics and control engineering.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to independently develop, validate and troubleshoot simulation models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

Working Conditions

• Permanent contract
• Lease car with fuel card
• Possibility of hybrid working
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme with no personal contribution required

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance.
• A diverse client base: collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands.
• A real career development plan: continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing.
• An innovative and collaborative environment.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.