Lead Systems Engineer

Delft

Full time (40 hours per week)

Senior

About this job

We are currently looking for aLead Systems Engineer - Ground Satellite Systemsto join the team in Delft .

You don't just imagine what's next - you create it. As our Lead Systems Engineer - Ground Satellite Systems , you'll take a central role in shaping and delivering the ground systems that enable next-generation space missions.

Lead Systems Engineer - Ground Satellite Systems

Main responsibilities

As our Lead Systems Engineer - Ground Satellite Systems , you'll guide the full lifecycle of advanced satellite ground systems and mission payload systems. In close partnership with skilled developers, forward-looking customers, and mission-driven colleagues, you will:

• Define and Manage Requirements

Work with stakeholders to shape software, hardware, processes, and procedural needs for future ground systems.

• Design & Deliver

Lead the design, integration, and deployment of large-scale systems that meet mission-critical performance standards.

• Develop & Implement

Create plans and procedures for integrating software and hardware into mission-critical environments, including simulators and flat-sat systems.

• Oversee Testing

Direct integrated system test events, including mission simulations, to validate systems and procedures ahead of launch.

• Support On-Orbit Operations

Prepare training material for operations teams and provide support during launch, early operations, nominal and contingency phases, testing, and overall mission success.

• Drive Collaboration

Strengthen relationships with customers, teammates, and key stakeholders to foster innovation and excellence throughout the program.

Requirements

Why This Role Might Be a Great Fit

• You bring 5+ years of experience in ground systems, software design, or related technical disciplines.
• You thrive in dynamic, mission-critical settings.
• You communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• You're eager to help shape the future of space exploration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Hands-on experience with ground systems and mission operations for operational small-sat missions.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Expertise in UAV ISR mission areas.
• Experience working with Ministry of Defence systems and stakeholders.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new

Lead Systems Engineer - Ground Satellite Systems ?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to .

Our story

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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