Performance Engineer | Delft

Want to make your mark on our time? Become a Performance Engineer at TNO in Delft!

About this position

Do you want to contribute to the development of cutting-edge instruments used in space missions and advanced scientific research? Then join TNO's Space & Systems Engineering expert group as a Performance Engineer. Our team excels in the design, assembly, and calibration of optical instruments for Earth observation, optical communication, spaceborne and ground-based astronomy. As a Performance Engineer you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts in the fields of optics, mechatronics, manufacturing, and systems engineering. Let ‘s work together in a multidisciplinary setting to shape the next generation of instruments!

What will be your role?

As a performance engineer you can:

• Work with and develop end to end instrument simulators
• Process measurement data from verification and calibration campaigns
• Write algorithms to analyse data
• Understand the instrument measurement principles to verify the analyses quality
• Document the results
• Improve methods for further campaigns and develop new methodologies
• You will perform these tasks in project teams, working closely with one or more systems engineers.

What we expect from you

To be succesful in this role you have:

• A Masters (MSc) degree in (applied or experimental) physics or equivalent.
• Experience in Python and Git, you understand optical instruments, and you work well in a team.
• A pioneering mentality, and you are comfortable with the uncertainty that comes with scientific and engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, energy, creativity and a boundless curiosity, and therewith you can convince and inspire colleagues and customers alike.

What you'll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3530,00 and € 4318,00 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 34 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.