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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Moog Inc. - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Simulink, System Software, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=421eeade8511c6fe ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e.: mechatronics or measurement and controls). * Knowledge and understanding of "Measurement and Control". * Knowledge and understanding of control systems and cabinet hardware * Good level of control systems engineering: understanding the interaction between mechanical design, electronics, and control software * Knowledge of programming language like C++ or MATLAB Simulink * Good level of spoken and written English, a second language is a plus ## Description As part of a larger Engineering Group, the Application Engineer is responsible for a variety of Flight -and other type of Simulator Applications. Being the primary interface between the Engineering team and the customer, this is a very dynamic and exciting position. Not only will it take you to our customers across Europe and further, but it will also allow you to work on some of the most intriguing and high-tech (Flight) Simulator Systems. The Application Engineer is primarily responsible for assessment of, setting up, tuning, and troubleshooting various types of Flight Simulators. These can be new systems as well as upgrades. In addition, the Application Engineer supports our Production Department with in-house testing, and takes the lead in the execution of FAT's and SAT's. The Application Engineer is also responsible for understanding the customers' requirements and providing our customers with the advice and best practices. Further, the Application Engineer understands our customers' future needs and translates them into a proposal for future product development by our Systems Engineers. As the Application Engineer is our main technical point of contact for our customers, he/she is expected to travel frequently to set up and test our systems at the customer's facility. The mechanical assessment and verification of the systems is also a significant part of it. This provides the possibility to travel to unique places at customer sites throughout Europe and beyond. Role and responsibilities: * Performs hands-on assessment of the mechanical hardware, tuning and testing of Moog's systems, both in the factory and on site at the customer. * Understands customers' requirements and specifications and uses these as a bases for the customization and configuration of hardware and software. * (Fine) tunes control systems for optimal performance. * Takes responsibility of a project or program's full scope and makes sure the customers need is met. * Responsible for in-house engineering work as part of (upgrade) project. * Has extensive knowledge of customer applications, which include flight simulators, driving simulators, and control cabinets. * Uses his/her knowledge, field experience and inputs / challenges from customer applications to initiate new product developments. * Actively presents him/her-self as the business card of our product and company at customer sites. * Supports sales in creating scope and work breakdown structures for quotation. * Supports customers and colleagues in raising their knowledge by means of training. * Gives training to customers and colleagues. * Likes to travel: the systems are installed all over the world at various customer sites and Moog facilities, so travelling up to 40% of total working time is possible. End-users sometimes require troubleshooting efforts under serious time pressure. This can necessitate quick travel to foreign locations. * Among our customers are large OEMs located around the world with very demanding needs and expectations. The applicant should have a dedicated customer focus and results driven mentality. * Moog systems make use of the latest available technologies. Application engineers are expected to proactively search for new technologies and innovative solutions. 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