Position:               EW Technical Engineer

Business unit:     Netherlands

Reporting to:       Senior Project Manager

Location:               Netherlands - Rotterdam

Direct Reports:   None

HENSOLDT is a German champion in the defence industry across all domains Air, Land, Sea, Space and Cyber with a leading position in Europe and a global reach.

Job Scope

For our Netherlands Office, we are looking for an experienced EW technical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a passionate Technical Engineer with vast experience working on high-tech EW and communication systems. You will be a crucial part of our dynamic service team, dedicated to maintaining the flawless operation of HENSOLDT EW equipment.

Job Functions:

• Integrating EW subsystems (e.g., receivers, DF antennas, demodulators) into mobile, fixed, or airborne platforms. Conducting system-level testing, including RF path verification and mission readiness validation.
• Operational and deployment experience of EW assets in tactical environments, including mobile platforms, dismounted configurations, and rapid setup/teardown procedures.
• Troubleshooting like a real troubleshooter.

Requirements

• Minimal HBO degree in electrical engineering (Elektrotechniek).
• Service Engineer with more than 10 years of working experience in the related field.
• In-depth knowledge of EW systems designed for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), including both communications and non-communications signal collection, direction finding (DF), signal classification, and demodulation.
• Competent with use of spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers (VNAs), field strength meters, and other RF test equipment specific to EW environments.
• Confident in written and verbal English and Dutch (German is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, particularly in the HF, VHF, UHF bands, as used in EW operations.
• Please note, security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. 
• A driving license B and no objection to traveling.

Overseas Employee Health and Safety Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting, and controls.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure