Junior Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rotterdam

This is what you like to do

Come join us in our workshop in Rotterdam and become part of a team of experienced and hardworking colleagues. In the role of Junior Engineer, you will play an important role in preparing simulator hardware and software, as well as supporting the ongoing operation of our simulators used by maritime professionals worldwide. You don’t need to be an expert yet, we will train you. Learning our processes, tools and way of working will be part of your onboarding.
Your customer-focused mindset and problem-solving attitude will help ensure the optimal performance and reliability of our simulation systems. What matters most to us is your curiosity, technical mindset, and willingness to learn. If you are looking for your first work experience we are also happy to welcome fresh graduates.

Your daily activities will include:

Building and preparing simulation systems for deployment, including hardware and software setup
Providing technical support to international customers, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly
Performing regular maintenance and updates to ensure simulators remain current and functional
Working closely with internal teams, including commercial, development, product management
Travel to our customers sight to make sure their set up is up to our standards

Is this you?

You have:

A good understanding of IT fundamentals (networking, operating systems, troubleshooting)
Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
A flexible attitude and a drive to make things work
Strong learning ability, active and careful
A Dutch working permit

You are:

A problem solver who would rather be busy than to sit still
Based in the Rotterdam area
Happy to work from our office in Rotterdam
Looking forward to travel internationally on a regular basis
Excited to learn from an experienced and international team

This is what you want in a job!

A professional, informal work environment, in Rotterdam
The opportunity to work on different international projects
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Unlimited access to GoodHabitz, learning platform
Being part of a company that values innovation and sustainability
25 annual holidays/ 200 holiday hours based on a 40-hour contract
Keti-Koti on the first of July, as an extra holiday
Competitive salary and benefits, as well as travel compensation

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About us

VSTEP| Enable learning by simulation. VSTEP is a leading developer of ship simulators and virtual training software company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With over 50 dedicated professionals located in the port of Rotterdam, we strive to train people for a safer world. We enable marine and safety professionals to learn and train by simulation in an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to work towards a safer world. With 20+ years of experience and a strong client base all over the world, VSTEP wants to enable learning by simulation on a large scale. We do this by offering a strong NAUTIS product portfolio covering the full learning and training cycle of a maritime professional, and Response Simulator, our virtual training tool for emergency responders.

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Thank you for your interest in VSTEP!

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To start applying, please fill in the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to vacancy@vstepsimulation.com.