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Senior Software Engineer - Industrial Automation

Posted 11 Aug 2025
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5 to 50 years
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Full-time
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English (Fluent)

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We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will implement the control software for coarse position assembly calibration tool (CCT) that will be used in an industrial environment to automatically perform the validation and calibration of coarse position assemblies, critical component in laser satellite communication systems, after manufacturing.

Please note that this role is intended to last until April, with the possibility but no guarantee to be extended.

Main responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design of the CCT control software.
  • Implement the CCT control software in cooperation with other software engineers.
  • Integrate the CCT control software with the CCT hardware.

Requirements

  • You have an educational degree in technical sciences, preferably Physics or Electronics.
  • You have at least 5 years of full-time experience with software development for high-tech systems, including: design, implementation, integration and test.
  • You have extended experience with and knowledge of:
    • Multi-threaded programming.
    • Real-time programming.
    • Device driver development.
    • GUI development.
  • You are experienced in Python, C, C++ and OOP.
  • You have extended experience with Beckhoff PLC programming using the Structured Text (ST) language.
  • You have hands-on experience with computer hardware, operating systems and standard laboratory equipment.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Senior Software Engineer - Industrial Automation?

Send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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.

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.

Aerospace & Defence
Delft
150 employees