Vacature Systems Engineer for Laser Satellite Communication

Leiden

Full time (40 hours per week)

Medior-Senior

About this Job

We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer for Laser Satellite Communication to join the team in Leiden .

We are now expanding our business into free-space optical communication. We are developing ground stations as well as terminals on aircraft that communicate with satellites.

Main Responsibilities

As Systems / Lead Engineer for Laser Satellite Communication, you will be the technical lead for the development of these systems, from proposals up to development and realization. Among other tasks, you will act as the system architect, managing the requirements, guiding teams of technical specialists, delivering technical designs and system performance calculations and you will interface with customers, partners, and suppliers. Additionally, you will support product/business development and have a key role in defining the optical communication strategy.

Requirements

• You have completed a technical, academic university education, supplemented with at least 10 years of working experience including at least 3 years in optical communications
• You have experience in the space industry
• You are a technical expert in the field of optical communications
• Your background is in communication technology, control, electronics, software, optics and/or photonics
• You are result-driven, pragmatic, and proactive
• You have experience with managing a team (10-30 people) and/or lead engineers
• You have experience in dealing with R&D partners, clients, and systems/parts suppliers
• You are organized and capable of managing scope, costs, risks, and people
• You have strong communication and negotiation skills and great commercial awareness
• You are a strategic thinker and capable of navigating through challenging political environments
• You spend at least 60% of your time in the Leiden facility

• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written
  

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Systems Engineer for Laser Satellite Communication?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to .

Functie:	system engineer laser communication
Startdatum:	20-01-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	WO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	40 – 40

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