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We are currently looking for a Lead Systems Engineer – Ground Satellite Systems to 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.
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.
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.
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