Senior Systems Engineer - Energy Storage Systems (ESS)

As a Senior Systems Engineer within ESS, you play a central role in the technical direction of our multidisciplinary R&D Product Teams. You act as the link between the Commercial Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, Technology Manager, Architects, and Engineers, ensuring a structured and integrated approach to product development.

Your work focuses on system architecture, requirements engineering, risk control, validation planning, and ensuring seamless subsystem integration across our ESS platforms., * Define the high-level product architecture together with the Technology Manager, Architects, and (Lead) Engineers.

• Structure, refine, and maintain subsystem requirements.
• Manage the requirements hierarchy using our Requirements Management Software.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify system-level risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, safety regulations).
• Define and guide verification and validation plans.

Integration & Delivery

• Ensure complete system integration within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality targets.
• Oversee technical documentation and ensure completeness and consistency.
• Deliver the final technical construction dossier for ESS products.

Leadership & Knowledge Development

• Mentor junior and mid-level colleagues and support knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the evolution of Systems Engineering methods and best practices.
• Ensure alignment within the Systems Engineering team and the wider R&D organization.

We are looking for a structured, technically driven professional who brings clarity, direction, and systems thinking into complex R&D environments. You act as the technical conscience of the product team and a key sparring partner for the Technical Product Manager.

• Completed HBO/WO degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with system architecture and requirements management (experience with Jama is a plus).
• Proven experience as a Senior Systems Engineer in multidisciplinary R&D projects, ideally within energy, power systems, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

• Competitive salary under the Metalektro CAO.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days (option to sell up to 10 days).
• Hybrid working options (up to 2 days/week).
• Company laptop.
• Unlimited access to our online learning platform.
• Events and activities via AlFun & Young Alfen.
• Free sports facilities and participation in various sporting events.
• PME pension plan with a generous employer contribution.
• €0.23/km travel allowance (up to 50 km one-way).