Analysis Engineer Software

Are you ready to combine software development and technical analysis in defence aerospace? Does your heart beat faster for innovative software applications and complex technical analyses? At GKN Fokker Aerospace in Hoogeveen, you’ll get the opportunity to work on advanced composite structures for defence applications. Within the Global Technology Center, you’ll work on unique internal tools such as FokkerWind and further develop automated production techniques. Does this sound like your next step? 

As an Analysis Engineer Software, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the development of new composite structures. Your main focus will be the software side of engineering and simulation. 

Within the Global Technology Center – Missiles Laboratory, GKN Fokker operates its own custombuilt Taniq robotic system and an internally developed software platform called FokkerWind. This tool plays a pivotal role: it controls all winding programs for the Pultrex CNC filament winding machines in Hoogeveen and Tallassee, and also translates lay-up data into stress analysis software like Abaqus. 

The goal is to continuously maintain, develop, and expand their digital engineering capabilities in design, analysis, and production simulation. This is essential to delivering higher-performing, more cost-effective products with increasingly complex geometries. In addition to the filament winding process, the system is capable of integrating and supporting other automated production methods such as fiber placement and braiding, all connected through the FokkerWind platform. 

Your core responsibility in this role will be the ongoing development and professionalization of FokkerWind as the central simulation platform. It also serves as the hub for managing and expanding our intellectual property related to filament winding design and processing. What else is important to know? You will: 

• Develop and manage the internal FokkerWind software tool for simulation and data transfer 
• Design and implement software tools for product design (CATIA and FokkerWind with VBA code, including interfaces for analysis software using Python scripts) 
• Develop and apply software tools and machine models for manufacturing simulation (3D RobotStudio, RoboDK, or Sinutrain, CNC/robot controller software, and custom add-ins using C#) 
• Conduct technical analyses and contribute to innovative solutions 
• Perform FEM analyses (e.g., with Abaqus, Patran/Nastran) and validate results 
• Present technical solutions to colleagues within the engineering department 
• Actively contribute to the improvement and expansion of our digital engineering processes 

You’ll join an organization where technology, innovation, and international collaboration are central. Your work directly impacts future defense applications. 

• Salary according to the Metalektro CLA, between €4,000 and €6,000 gross per month depending on your experience (junior/medior/senior) 
• 25 vacation days per year 
• Travel allowance and 8% holiday allowance 
• Opportunities for personal development and training 
• Work with state-of-the-art technology in a passionate team 
• • Play a key role in the further digitalization of our engineering processes 

You combine technical knowledge with strong analytical skills. You enjoy developing and applying new software solutions in a high-tech production environment. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a software-related field 
• Experience with FEM software (Abaqus, Patran/Nastran); Simcenter is a plus 
• Experience in CATIA v5
• Proven experience in software development (e.g., Python, C#, VBA) 
• Knowledge of production simulations and robotics software is a bonus 
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to various stakeholders 
• You’re eager to learn, self-reliant, and take initiative 
• By origin you are from Europe (NATO), applicants from outside Europe will not be included in the procedure

GKN Fokker Hoogeveen is part of GKN Aerospace, a globally influential player in the aerospace industry. The Hoogeveen site is a key location within GKN Aerospace, specializing in the development and production of advanced composite structures for the aerospace and defence industries. The focus here lies on designing, analysing, and manufacturing lightweight, high-strength components essential for modern aircraft and defence applications. 

Within the Global Technology Center, multidisciplinary teams work on innovative solutions, including the development of internal software tools like FokkerWind and the implementation of automated production technologies. These activities contribute to the further digitalization and optimization of engineering and manufacturing processes within GKN Aerospace. The Hoogeveen facility plays a crucial role in delivering high-end technologies and products that meet the stringent standards of the aerospace and defence sectors. 

 WFS PRO is handling the recruitment process for this vacancy. Interested? Send your resume or questions to Niels Kloostra at n.kloostra@wfspro.nl.