Product Engineer - Avionics & Instruments

Fokker Services Group; Schiphol; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days

Flexible working hours

Challenging international working environment

Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider is seeking a Product Engineer specializing in Avionics & Instruments. You will play a vital role in developing new repair technologies and maintaining existing capabilities. The ideal candidate holds a BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering and has solid knowledge of avionics systems. This position offers a competitive salary, 27 holiday days, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of electrical components and avionics systems.
• Experience in the aviation or MRO industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of systems such as radio navigation, flight displays, and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new avionics and instruments repair capabilities and technologies.
• Maintain existing repair capabilities and support shopfloor troubleshooting.
• Analyze technical data to improve product performance insights.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Proactive mindset for solving complex technical challenges

Education

BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Programming knowledge (e.g., Python, C++)

Hands-on experience with test equipment

Job description

As a Product Engineer – Avionics & Instruments, you play a key role in strengthening and expanding our Component Maintenance (CMRO) capabilities. You are responsible for developing new repair technologies, test equipment and procedures, while continuously improving existing capabilities within the Avionics & Instruments shop.

Responsibilities

• Develop new avionics and instruments repair capabilities and technologies
• Maintain and continuously improve existing repair capabilities and test equipment
• Support the shopfloor with complex troubleshooting and reliability improvements
• Identify and initiate cost‑saving and performance improvement initiatives
• Support new business opportunities by expanding or optimizing capabilities
• Analyze technical data and support the Product Owner in improving product‑level performance insights

Required Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree (HBO/WO) in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Solid understanding of electrical components and avionics systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to solve complex technical challenges

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in the aviation or MRO industry
• Experience with programming (e.g. Python, C++ or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment and troubleshooting
• Experience with continuous improvement / Lean principles
• Knowledge of systems such as radio navigation, flight displays, flight control electronics or communication systems

Benefits

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• 27 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year, based on a full‑time (40 hours) contract
• Flexible hours and hybrid working from home
• A challenging and international working environment
• The opportunity to work on innovative aviation technologies
• Plenty of room for professional and personal growth