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# Human Performance Engineer

- **Company:** TNO
- **Location:** Soesterberg, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €4,819.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Scanning, Data Analysis
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58a4b5d15ae170c0

## About the Role

We expect the ideal candidate to be able to work together in multidisciplinary teams on multiple projects at the same time. You are proactive in quickly mastering a new subject and delving into it with a result-oriented attitude., * You have recently completed a natural science/technical education (e.g. Industrial Design Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar);

 * You have knowledge of anthropometry, ergonomics and 3D scanning and/or 3D human models;
 * You have experience with data analysis and processing;
 * You have a practical attitude, you have an affinity with technology and can provide methodological support during experiments with test subjects;
 * You have an affinity with human factors research in the field of human performance in challenging circumstances;
 * You have no objection to working on Defence projects;
 * You have several years of relevant work experience.

## Description

As a Human Performance Engineer, you work in multidisciplinary teams on several projects at the same time, often together with the Ministry of Defence. In your role as a 3D scanning and anthropometry expert, you will build up knowledge about physique, posture, freedom of movement and functional fit of clothing and protective equipment. To do this, you apply various human-related measurement methods and evaluations, both analogue and digital. In addition, you apply the accumulated knowledge to concrete needs of the Ministry of Defence, the Police and other user groups.

Topics we work on are: fit of functional and protective clothing during operational use, personal cooling techniques for performing in hot environments (such as in the field or in helicopters), personalized fit of pilot helmets. We are also working on the realization of digital human models on which various virtual evaluations and calculations can be performed.

You will be involved in setting up, conducting and reporting experimental research, both in lab and field experiments with security professionals. You will use various facilities, measuring instruments and sensor technologies, including 3D scanners. You will also perform analyses on large-scale (3D scan) datasets that you will translate into applicable statistics and digital human models. This creates tailor-made solutions for the support and training of professionals who operate in the most challenging circumstances.