Systems Engineer

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Architect, or Lead Development Engineer.
• Proven ability to lead system definition, requirements traceability, and technical risk management across the full development lifecycle.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering leadership experience spanning two or more of: optics, mechanics, electronics, and software.
• Track record of taking products through to production (not just low-level development) in a high-tech or precision engineering environment.
• Experience working with a professional quality management system.
• Must be based in the Netherlands and able to work from the office in Alkmaar.
• EU citizenship required.

Required / Highly Preferred:

• University degree in Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Informatics
• Background in photonics, sensing, optics, or industrial measurement
• Experience with development and outsourcing of make-parts including dedicated electronics (PCBAs)
• Experience co-developing solutions with customers or external partners

Beneficial:

• Familiarity with photonic sensing applications
• Knowledge of customer verticals such as semiconductor or defence
• Experience working in a small, fast-moving, entrepreneurial engineering environment