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Project Leader - Optics

Geplaatst 17 feb. 2026
Delen:
Werkervaring
10 tot 15 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Opleidingsniveau
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)

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About this job

We are currently looking for a Project Leader to work within the Optics domain in Delft.

As a Project leader, you will take ownership of complex, experimental research and development projects that drive innovation in optical and semiconductor technologies, delivering outcomes that have a positive impact for industry and society. The developed optical systems range from very large telescopes to tiny photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on a microchip.

Main responsibilities

  • You will guide the development and realisation of these cutting-edge systems and ensure that each project meets the highest standards of technical excellence, quality, and impact.
  • You will shape new project opportunities from the earliest stages, defining proposals, developing project goals, and working closely with scientific leads, business development colleagues and industry partners to ensure new assignments.
  • You will be responsible for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget, ensuring customer satisfaction while fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere within the project team.
  • You will lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and experimentalists, both from within the 60-person Optics Department and from other departments across the organisation.
  • You will inspire close collaboration, shared commitment, and a healthy balance between high performance and wellbeing of your team members.
  • As the primary point of contact for customers and suppliers, you will maintain clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • You will manage several projects in parallel, balancing resources and adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Background in applied physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering (BSc or higher), with 10+ years’ experience in high tech systems and strong exposure to the semiconductor industry.
  • Affinity with optics technology and the ability to collaborate effectively with optics specialists.
  • Proven track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary, and experimental R&D projects, ideally supported by formal project management training or certification.
  • Strong leadership skills: able to motivate, guide, and align technical experts toward shared goals.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, from technical teams to executive and customer levels; fluent in English.
  • Structured, calm, and proactive working style, capable of handling multiple dynamic projects simultaneously with strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
  • Customer focused, commercially aware, and strategically minded, able to translate customer needs into effective actions.

Contact

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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