Scientific Software Engineer

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

The High-Tech Consulting team consists of a growing group of people, divided between Delft and Oslo, who work with varying companies on solutions to scientific coding problems. The team has worked on projects such as CO2M and Space Weather with KNMI, SPEXone with SRON and FORUM with HULD, as well as an instrument simulator for an ESA satellite so that all the data processing software can be tested thoroughly before the satellite is launched and also ESA mission EarthCARE. Outside of Space, you may also find projects in other fields such as Quantum technology, in which our colleagues interact with a quantum processor node, that will be used to demonstrate and test the feasibility of a larger quantum network connected across countries. These projects are often partially in Delft and partially on-site at the partners and allow you to come into contact with the scientific aspects of the projects while also focussing on your programming skills. Furthermore, you can make important connections and learn from professionals in different research areas.

Main responsibilities

We are looking for a Scientific Software Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge software development. Are you someone who:

• Enjoys working in a dynamic, high-tech organization
• Enjoys solving software challenges and looking for the best solution within the budget and time constraints of projects
• Has a strong analytical mind that enjoys coming up with novel solutions
• Is capable of self-study to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills across technical areas
• Can bridge the gap between scientific models and algorithms and robust maintainable software
• Enjoys communicating and discussing with scientists, understanding their needs and using that to create practical workable software solutions

Requirements

• You have completed higher technical education (BSc / MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Between 2 - 5 years of experience with programming
• You have experience with Python, C++, C# and/or Java
• Experience working with Linux
• You function well in a team (2-5 people) and can communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing) with customers and your team members
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and Dutch is a preference
• You are authorised to work in the Netherlands

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.