Systems Engineer

XPE Group NV
Paris, France
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Paris, France

Tech stack

Systems Engineering
Software Documentation
Requirements Traceability
Systems Architecture
Systems Integration

Job description

As a System Engineer, you will own the architecture, system definition and implementation of one of our robotic systems - from concept to field deployment. You will work hand-in-hand with project managers and technical leads to translate mission needs into system-level designs, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure overall system performance, robustness, and reliability., * System Architecture: Transform system requirements into architectures solutions.

  • Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams.
  • Trade-Off & Design Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and system-level simulations to guide technical choices.
  • Integration & Validation: Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation, ensuring performance targets are achieved.
  • System Reviews: Drive design and architecture reviews, maintaining consistency between requirements, design, and testing.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement processes to enhance requirements traceability, system documentation, and validation workflows.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
  • MSc in Engineering (any field); PhD is a plus.
  • Proven experience leading full system lifecycles (concept * prototype * validation).
  • Strong background in system architecture, requirements engineering, and trade-off analysis.
  • Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
  • Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical interfaces.
  • Rigorous, structured, and mission-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Bonus: Experience with UAS or defense systems.

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