Requirements & Design Systems Engineer
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We are currently looking for a Requirements & Design Systems Engineer to join the team in the Leiden Area.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of advanced motion control systems used in flight simulation and structural testing for aircraft, automotive, and defense applications. Operating within a dynamic and highly specialized engineering team in the Leiden Area, the role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working on complex, multi-disciplinary systems in an international context.
The Systems Engineering team plays a pivotal role in shaping both customer-specific and internally developed solutions. This includes defining system concepts, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components into cohesive, high-performance systems. The role provides exposure to a wide range of technologies and applications, from precision simulation platforms to full-scale structural testing systems.
In addition to the technical challenges, the role involves ongoing collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. This includes participation in site visits, acceptance testing, and solution implementation abroad. The working culture is open, collaborative, and quality-driven, with an emphasis on technical excellence and long-term customer partnerships.
Job details
Main responsibilities
- Lead the development of integrated mechatronic and electro-hydraulic systems tailored to customer specifications and industry demands.
- Translate customer and market requirements into system concepts using methods such as Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Requirements Management, and industry standards, including CE directives.
- Participate in both customer-specific projects and internal R&D initiatives to expand the solution portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines to ensure aligned, high-performing system designs.
- Support the full system lifecycle, from conceptual design to factory assembly, commissioning, and on-site Site Acceptance Testing (primarily in France, Germany, and Italy).
- Maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation throughout the development process.
- Represent the company in customer interactions during the development and implementation phases, acting as a key technical ambassador.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Automotive, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for system modeling and simulation is essential.
- Experience leading engineering efforts in both customer and internal development projects.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools, CE regulatory compliance, and FMEA methodology.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch and/or German is considered an asset.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a friendly, open, and technically rigorous work environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for project implementation and customer support (approximately 10%).
- Comfort with or openness to contributing to projects that support the defense sector.
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.
Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Requirements & Design Systems Engineer?
Send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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