Deadline Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Requirement Title: Prototype Engineering
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Full time on-site: Yes
Total Scope of the request (hours): 552
Required Start Date: 11 January 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
Specific Working Conditions: Workshop environment
Duties and Role
- Manage the Prototype Engineering Centre (PEC), to include setting work priorities, allocating manpower and keeping records of work;
- Prepare budget inputs and act as task manager for operating and maintenance and investment budgets related to the branch;
- Supervise the branch staff, associated contractors and liaise with NCIA staff on all matters pertaining to the branch;
- Ensure Prototyping support for the Agency, ensuring a high standard of services;
- Coordinate the design work and planning of the assembling activities for the required prototypes in collaboration with the scientists and technicians of the production segments;
- Monitor the daily use of all workshop machines/tools/equipment in accordance with the Dutch safety regulations;
- Determine the requirements for engineering equipment and materials;
- Maintain all the prototyping facilities, including those sites for which the PEC is responsible;
- Provide day-to-day control of the PEC, including coordination of activities, monitoring progress and quality, and budget matters;
- Translate Agency/scientific conceptual requirements into specifications for the workshop in accordance with national and international civil and military (NATO) standards and give advice on procurement, feasibility and realisation;
- Responsible for the design, implementation and testing of prototypes;
- Develop new business opportunities with existing and new customers;
- Expand the visibility and reputation of PEC in an effort to attract new internal customers;
- Provide quotations and cost estimates for the provision of all deliveries of PEC to internal and external customers;
- Investigate, specify and monitor current and future needs (equipment, maintenance and parts, material and supplies) for the PEC to keep up to date with technical developments and productivity at the Agency;
- Keep records of technical information related to the Programme of Work;
- Participate in the procurement of relevant tools, equipment and materials;
- Keep up to date knowledge of trade and skills;
- Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
- Perform other duties as may be required.
Requirements
- NATO Secret security clearance
- Higher Vocational training in Mechancial, Electrical and fabrication mechanics.
- Previous experience of the following software: Microsoft Office suite;
- Knowledge of electrical systems and wiring diagrams;
- Able to read and make recommendations for improvements if needed;
- Strong Managerial skills and knowledge;- Strong knowledge of using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety Rules.
