Defence Jobs in Netherlands

The Netherlands is also home to Thales Netherlands, Damen Naval and TNO's defence research labs. Among the startups tracked on DefenceJobs, companies hiring include Eye Security (managed cybersecurity, The Hague), Intelic (unmanned systems autonomy software, Amsterdam), Fiducial (counter-drone autonomy software, Delft), DeltaQuad (fixed-wing VTOL drones, Duivendrecht) and Lobster Robotics (underwater robotics, Delft). Software and hardware roles each make up about a quarter of open positions, with business development and operations following.

Most positions list English as the working language, with Dutch rarely required for technical roles. EU and EEA citizens can work freely. Non-EU nationals typically need an employer-sponsored permit through the Highly Skilled Migrant (kennismigrant) programme. Defence roles involving classified NATO or national material may require a security screening (Verklaring van Geen Bezwaar) conducted by the AIVD for civilian roles or the MIVD for defence contractor positions. The employer initiates the clearance process.