Development Engineer Avionics

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: HBO
Apply by: 13-10-2026

Are you a technician with a passion for complex electrical engineering and innovation?

At Component Services, we ensure that aircraft parts are available worldwide on time, in top condition, and at the best cost/quality ratio.

As a Development Engineer Avionics, you are the driving force behind new repair capabilities and innovative solutions for our avionics shops. You translate technical maintenance requirements for aircraft components into practical solutions and ensure that the maintenance process runs seamlessly. You do this in close cooperation with the other Development Engineers in the department and the technicians within the various repair shops.

As an Avionics Development Engineer, you primarily spend your time developing new repair capabilities; that is, developing and setting up a production line to be able to maintain, repair, test, and re-certify a complex avionics aircraft part, also known as a 'component', as an airworthy part.

The development process consists of analyzing manuals and data, consulting with manufacturers of the aircraft parts and potential suppliers of necessary tools, test benches, and materials. This phase of the process requires a true go-getter mentality to overcome all the challenges that arise.

A business case must be created to ensure that the intended capability is profitable for KLM, and once all signals are green, the new capability must also actually be implemented. In doing so, all the puzzle pieces identified during the earlier phases must also actually be developed or organized. For the latter, think of, for example, organizing the correct training for the technicians.

You also ensure overall assurance in the required documentation and systems. With your new repair procedures, we are ready for the future.

Depending on the phase in which a project is in, the focus and nature of the work shift. It is therefore important that you are flexible and can deal with the diversity of the work. We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering to tackle the technical challenges brought about by increasingly complex aircraft systems.

• you perform feasibility studies;
• you maintain close contact with suppliers and manufacturers of various components;
• you participate in negotiations with domestic and foreign parties;
• You translate component test requirements into requirements for the test equipment/test benches
• You collaborate on the development of new test benches
• You think about the automation of existing test methodologies
• you explain to the technicians how they must perform the repair;
• you are involved in the acceptance / takeover of new test benches and test equipment domestically and abroad;
• you contribute ideas regarding more sustainable maintenance in the future;
• you support the technicians and shops where necessary with technical issues in the operation.

What this function is not.

This role is not just about developing electrical (test) equipment. In addition to development, you deal with technical analyses, requirements engineering, maintenance concepts, project work, and translating technical issues into practical test solutions. It is therefore not a classic engineering function in which you work (near) full-time on PCBs or other electronic components.

You will join the Shop Engineering department (part of Component Services) at Schiphol-Oost: a dynamic environment where there is always something happening. Here you will work in a team with approximately 20 other colleagues. In addition to professionalism and teamwork, we also value development, sociability, and a dose of humor.

You not only come up with a plan of approach with ease, but you also work it out very independently. You like to think in step-by-step plans and procedures, which allows you to approach complex projects in a structured manner. Do you see an opportunity to improve something? Then you take the initiative and get to work on it. You also switch effortlessly between different conversation partners: from technicians on the shop floor to suppliers during negotiations.

• you have at least an HBO diploma in electrical engineering;
• you have knowledge of and passion for electronic systems and technology;
• affinity with automation and knowledge of project management;
• strong analytical skills and the ability to make the right choices under operational pressure;
• good command of Dutch and English in speech and writing;
• preferably you have knowledge of data acquisition;
• experience in the aviation sector or knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations is a plus.

Flexibility
Perseverance
Gathering information
Setting goals
Initiative
Persuasiveness

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between €3,796.93 and €5,424.18 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
• A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
• 25 vacation days and 5 extra days off;
• Significant discount on flight tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months);
• A sustainable transport policy, including 100% free travel to work via Public Transport (within the Netherlands);
• If your position allows it: working from home and working from abroad for up to 8 weeks (EU and Caribbean region);
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability.

Then don't wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' on 13-10-2026!
You do not need to write a motivation letter; during your online application, we will ask you several targeted questions. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and possibly an assessment, capacity test, and a security screening.

Candidates who are positively selected for the first interview will receive an email in which they can choose a suitable time slot for the interview themselves. This way we keep the process fast and clear, and you have control over your schedule. You will hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes.

You can log in to your personal candidate profile at any time. Here you will find the vacancy you applied for - even after it has closed - and a clear dashboard with any other ongoing applications within KLM, including status updates. Do you have the drive to grow further in this role? Then we look forward to your application.

Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men if they do not meet all the job requirements? A shame. Because 'the perfect candidate' is, as far as we are concerned, a myth. So, do you have the drive to still grow in some aspects of this role? We look forward to your application.

A reference check may be part of the application procedure.

If you want to know more about the position, please contact the hiring manager. Call or email the recruiter for questions about the application procedure. In both cases, do not forget to mention the vacancy number: #22763. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Frank van der Werff: FRANK-VAN-DER.WERFF@KLM.COM or +31 653354011

Ritik Gulati: RITIK.GULATI@KLM.COM or

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