Senior Systems Engineer Optics

And do you want to contribute to innovative hightech projects that help our customers build up a lasting lead in the world of technology? While at the same time you will be working for a company where you and your personal development are our priority? Then you are the candidate we are looking for!

What are you going to do as Systems Engineer Optics?

High-quality optical systems are designed and fabricated at TNO for integrated photonics, space-based atmospheric monitoring, opto-acoustic sensor systems, optical satellite communication, medical devices, quantum technologies, structural health monitoring and instrumentation for the semiconductor industry. This work is for customers including Airbus, NASA and ESA, and for projects such as the Sentinel 5 global air quality monitoring satellite and ITER. With a background in applied physics or engineering, you will be a senior Systems Engineer within the Optics department. This department consists of a team of 60 colleagues, with whom you will work closely. You will also be in regular contact with optical manufacturing, thermal and mechanical engineers, acoustics experts, and calibration and integration specialists from the Opto-mechatronics, Acoustics, Nano-instrumentation, Quantum Technology and Space Systems Engineering departments.

As a Systems Engineer in the Optics department you will guide the development and realisation of optical systems. These systems range in size from very large telescopes to tiny photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on a microchip. The successful creation of high-quality optical systems requires technical leadership and insight into the elements of the system as well as the interaction between these elements. These elements are not only products (hardware and/or software and/or firmware) but also processes, people and information. As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Connecting all necessary disciplines within the project team
• The technical project result
• Successful delivery of the system
• Minimising technical risks
• Satisfied customers and other stakeholders
• Steering the development of technology roadmaps
• Actively contributing to the acquisition of new projects
• Contributing to the professionalisation of Systems Engineering in TNO
• Proactive identification, and bringing forward, of new opportunities, You will be working for our customer, TNO, at the Optomechatronics department in Delft.

As a reliable, independent, and groundbreaking applied science and technology organization, TNO plays a multifaceted role.

They innovate, research, and orchestrate, collaborating closely with investors, universities, and the private sector. TNO informs government policy and promotes evidence-based implementation through in-depth researchers, groundbreaking scientific insights, and reliable calculations. By building national and international consortia and ecosystems, they stimulate technological and methodological breakthroughs that help realize a safe, sustainable, healthy, and digital society and strengthen the earning capacity of the Dutch economy.

Who are we?

Technology means progress. Continually finding ways to do things differently, to improve products, services, and processes. That is what makes the heart of every technology organization and tech professional beat faster. In the projects they are working on, but also for themselves. That means something different for each individual. For one person, it means being guided to their dream project; for the other, it means developing their skills. Making that possible, that is the human touch. And that is what makes our heart beat faster.

ENTER specializes in multiple competencies: Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Production Development and Software Technology.

ENTER's professionals work with our partners and customers on a project basis. We select and match projects and employees by focusing on experience, ambitions, personality and, of course, a passion for technology. Communication and writing skills also play a role in making the ideal match.

Our business managers and recruiters work closely together, making sure we have the right colleagues available for our customers at the right time. We also offer our employees a broad career perspective.

#techwithaheartbeat

As an ENTER colleague you can of course expect a lot from us as well

• A driven team and an inspiring working environment where our motto #techwithaheartbeat is at the heart of our company!
• Driven and enthusiastic colleagues;
• Lots of room for growth and development;
• Cutting edge hightech projects;
• Recurring socials such as the annual BBQ, Christmas dinner, a pub quiz and our fully catered family day in the Efteling;
• And much more!

A Senior Systems Engineer you are both a very competent generalist (multi-disciplinary) and a competent specialist (domain knowledge) with strong analytical skills and a solution-focused decisiveness. You have a good eye for the wishes of all internal and external stakeholders, the context in which the system is to be used and the preconditions within which the project has to be carried out, all of which combine to enable well-considered technical decisions. This requires a high level of sensitivity, communication skills and close cooperation with the customer, external parties, the project manager and the project team. You will actively contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and propositions. To be able to perform the role well, it is important that you recognize yourself in the following profile:

• You have successfully worked as a Systems Engineer for at least 10 years within different contexts (within a broad knowledge spectrum and/or various domains and/or various TRL levels and/or various types of clients).
• Have a background in applied physics or engineering at least at Masters level, with specialisation in optics.
• You master Systems Engineering Management techniques (requirements management, engineering management and planning, project and system breakdown, estimating and scheduling engineering costs and planning, risk management and mitigation).
• You have a proven track record of bringing experts from multiple disciplines together to jointly develop beyond-state-of-the art-systems.
• Able to motivate and guide a team of technical experts, even in very complex situations.
• Previous experience in development of (optical) satellite communication systems and/or photonic integrated circuits (PICs) would be an advantage for this position but is not a requirement.
• Want to continuously improve the quality of your work and share best practices and support the development of other Systems Engineers.
• Are able to lead the development of IP/patents.
• Able to communicate fluently in English (you will have many international colleagues).