System Engineer
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Job description
- Define positioning strategies and key factors to enhance success, in close cooperation with company management
- Building winning consortia and negotiate with industrial partners regarding their participation in proposals
- Support the establishment of Antwerp Space's goals and strategy.
- Participate in defining the overall strategy, You will be the responsible for implementing Quality Control and providing Product Assurance for Space projects. You will be working closely with the Quality Manager, Project team members, suppliers and customer.
- Performing all quality control activities during Space hardware MAIT.
- Performing incoming inspection on material types used in Flight Hardware.
- Generating quality records and maintaining full materials and process traceability.
- Ensuring that quality requirements are fully specified and flowed down to suppliers.
- Performing supplier quality assurance activity, performance monitoring and reviews.
- Managing control of Non-Conforming material or product.
- Managing compliance to Customer to requirements and associated deviations.
- Chairing quality related reviews and meeting EQSR, MPCB, MRR, TRR, DRB etc.
- Implementing EEE parts control and ensuring quality level requirements are met.
- Chairing EEE parts control board meetings, internally and with customers., * Pre-Development Phase Support: Provide support for satellite projects from the pre-development phase up to spacecraft integration, working closely with project leaders and business development.
- Proposal Preparation: Assist in the preparation of proposals and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure the feasibility and success of projects.
- Concept Trades and Studies: Conduct assessments and evaluations of subsystem concept trades across feasibility and pre-development studies.
- System Requirements Analysis: Analyze system requirements and extract Navigation or Communication subsystem relevant requirements.
- Documentation and Specifications: Generate and maintain documentation, including analyses, specifications, test procedures, reports, and design descriptions.
- Subsystem Design and Configuration: Design and configure Navigation or Communication subsystems for satellite applications.
- Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate technical aspects with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project teams, system engineering, and other divisions.
- Technical Presentations: Present work results internally and in front of customers.
- Test Concept Development: Develop test concepts and provide support during the test phase., As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Providing support for satellite projects from the pre-development phase up to spacecraft integration, working closely with project leaders and business development.
- Assisting in the preparation of proposals and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure the feasibility and success of projects.
- Conducting assessments and evaluations of subsystem concept trades across feasibility and pre-development studies.
- Analysing system requirements and extract Navigation or Communication subsystem relevant requirements.
- Generating and maintaining documentation, including analyses, specifications, test procedures, reports, and design descriptions.
- Designing and configuring Navigation or Communication subsystems for satellite applications.
- Coordinating technical aspects with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project teams, system engineering, and other divisions.
- Presenting work results internally and in front of customers.
- Developing test concepts and providing support during the test phase.
As a Team Lead of the System Engineers, you are the supervisor of the System Engineers. You will be responsible for:
- Monitoring proper execution of tasks assigned to the team
- People Management of the team:
- Managing the team skills and expertise in line with the company & project needs.
- Following up on career and personal growth through evaluations and individual training
- Facilitating communication and collaboration, in and outside the team
- Supporting the hiring of new colleagues
- On-boarding and mentoring/coaching
- Harmonizing the system engineering methodology and tools across all projects, in line with the relevant standards (e.g. ECSS)
- Ensuring the integrity, consistency and technological evolution of products and/or team specific competences in support of projects. This includes supporting business development and proposal activities with strategical insights on product roadmaps and the company's technical capabilities.
- Supporting the COO in close coordination with the other team leads in creating/maintaining balanced project teams, by taking into account skills, aspirations and availability of resources.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who can make a difference with a commercial approach and has a strategic view on business development. Building trust with prospects and demonstrating trustworthiness are key attributes we value. Experience in the space and security business is a significant plus., * Familiarity with ESA/EU or defense organisations public tendering practices
- Proven experience in business development, preferably in radio communications, Navigation, SIGINT or Radar or a similar fields
- Strong communication skills with diverse audiences (customers, stakeholders, colleagues, technical teams)
- Solid understanding of technical and programmatic aspects of institutional programs, with the ability to create and identify leads for Antwerp Space activities
- Technical expertise in the applicable fields
- For Business Developers in the PRS domain, knowledge of PRS signals and systems is an asset
- Fluency in English
Expected Soft Skills
- A proactive, self-steering leader with a go-and-get-it attitude
- Proven ability to organize business from early customer- or projectstrategy building to structured & organized planning and deadline setting
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information to align customer needs with Antwerp Space capabilities
- Adaptable communication style to suit different stakeholders
- Quick and eager learner, * Eligible for EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and living in the EU for at least 10 years), * We are seeking candidates with an exceptional technical background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), specifically within the electro and electro-mechanical industries. Expertise in the space industry is essential.
Please note: Due to regulatory requirements beyond our control, this position is only open to individuals who either hold Belgian nationality or have been residing in Belgium continuously for at least 10 years. We understand this may limit eligibility, but we are obliged to comply with this government-mandated condition. Thank you for your understanding.
Required technical competences
- Top-level knowledge of EEE is a critical requirement, with significant experience in this domain.
- Experience with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-60C, is essential.
- Familiarity with the European Space Agency ECSS series of standards is preferred.
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
Expected soft skills
- Positive, problem-solving approach.
- Good customer relationship skills.
- Assertive personality to accomplish you goals towards suppliers, team members and customers.
- Ability to develop good knowledge in the different product assurance disciplines as required to manage the quality aspects in projects., * You have or will acquire an EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and living in the EU for at least 10 years).
- You have a Master's degree.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in the space industry.
Technical Requirements :
- You have a proven track record in managing space project development.
- You have a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive knowledge and experience in space related to the managing of flight equipment or system development.
- You have the understanding of space mission operations.
- You are familiar with space-related procurement aspects.
- You have experience in managing user requirements and complex project risk management.
- You have experience in leading technical teams in hardware development.
- You have a demonstrated ability in project budget control and resource management.
- Additional experience in electronics, RF technology, embedded software and firmware development is a plus.
Soft Skills :
- You have strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- You have a result-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving project objectives within strict deadlines.
- You can foster cooperation, build relationships and are continuously seeking improvement.
- You have a forward-thinking approach to anticipate and address project challenges proactively.
- You are eager to learn and you have a high level of responsibility and loyalty.
- You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English., * Master's degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering, or a comparable qualification. A PhD in a Navigation, Radar, or Communication topic is advantageous.
- Professional experience in phase B/C/D in Navigation, Radar, or Communication projects is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills with a high degree of flexibility.
- Team player who can work effectively both independently and in large projects.
- Experience in dealing with customers and vendors is advantageous.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Willingness to travel., * Eligibility for EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and residing in the EU for at least 10 years)., * Master's degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering or a comparable qualification
- Professional experience as a multidisciplinary system engineer in Navigation, Radar, or Communication projects
- Able to work both independently and in large projects
- Experience in dealing with customers and vendors is advantageous
- Planning & organization skills
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus
Mandatory Requirements
- Eligible for an EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and living in the EU for at least 10 years)
Benefits & conditions
What We Offer You
- A multicultural environment: Work with colleagues from around the globe.
- A strong corporate culture based on respect, trust, personal development, and well-being
- Professional development opportunities: Learn, share your expertise, develop your skills, and contribute to high-level international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Attractive salary package with numerous fringe benefits, including a company car
- The main job location is Hoboken, with potential short-term missions abroad as part of this challenging role.
Come and explore Antwerp Space
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee's well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit., * A multicultural environment. You'll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You'll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
Come and explore Antwerp Space
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee's well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit., * A multicultural environment. You'll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You'll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- An attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken but if you prefer you can work a few days per week in our offices in Leuven and/or from your home. Short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
Come and explore Antwerp Space
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee's well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit., * A multicultural environment. You'll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You'll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
Come and explore Antwerp Space!
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee's well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit., * A multicultural environment: you'll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You'll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits, e.g. a company car. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad can be a part of this challenging job environment.
Come and explore Antwerp Space
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee's well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, yoga, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering hybrid working, flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit.
