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Lead Control and System Engineer

Posted 25 Dec 2025
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7 to 50 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
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Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Lead Control and System Engineer Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Control and System Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge systems within the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate is a proactive, technically strong engineer with a proven track record in control and system architecture, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Your role:

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced control systems.
  • Define and maintain system and control architectures, ensuring alignment with project requirements and performance targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, software, testing, and integration.
  • Engage in stakeholder management, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and timely delivery.
  • Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Support integration and troubleshooting activities throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, safety regulations, and quality processes.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in control engineering, ideally in the aerospace industry.
  • Master degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, System Engineering or related field.
  • Strong background in control theory, system architecture, and model-based development.
  • Expertise on MATLAB/Simulink for modelling, simulation, and control design.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, propose solutions, and drive progress independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interactions.
  • Experience in aerospace/defence/high tech is mandatory; automotive experience will not be considered for this role.

ALTEN is als consultancy en engineering organisatie werkzaam in uiteenlopende (niche-)markten van de hightech sector en de IT. Kennis op het gebied van technologie speelt hierbij een belangrijkere rol, dé centrale pijler binnen ALTEN.
ALTEN zet haar specialistische kennis ook in op het gebied van IT. Kwaliteit en betrouwbaarheid, innovaties op het gebied van Big Data en Internet of Things, het zijn zaken waarin we een actieve rol spelen met toonaangevende partners.

Engineering
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Active in 25 countries
800 employees
80% men - 20% women
Average age is 30 years