System Engineer Optical Holanda

Descripción de la oferta

Duración de la oferta: hasta el 24/08/2018.

Funciones

Wanted: System Engineer Optical to expand our portfolio of optical instruments for earth observation and other applications.

At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands we work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services - including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments & Services, EGSE and Mechanical Thermal products - are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality.

At our state-of-the-art facilities in Leiden, a team of over 250 dedicated professionals work on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of space products and services. We do that by thinking creatively in terms of solutions and by working with like-minded business partners. Intensive collaboration in our international community is the key to success, also within the Airbus family that we are proudly part of.


Job description:
As System Engineer, you are responsible for the development of (complex) optical systems. This can be an instrument for earth observation or a system for optical communication with satellites. You review the technical requirements in the context of its environment and you discuss and negotiate these with the customer. You conduct trade-offs to arrive at the best possible solution and with your team you derive specifications for suppliers and subcontractors and you ensure that these can be achieved within the boundaries of time and cost. You establish a development plan and make sure that it is followed so that the customer acquires what is agreed on time, on cost and on quality. You work on challenging projects such as the development of a state-of-the-art aerosol instrument for a NASA mission or of a ground station for optical communication.

Requisitos

What it takes:
You have a university degree (Masters or PhD) in Physics or another relevant subject and at least 10 years of working experience whereof 5 years in the field of optical instrumentation. You can express yourself fluently in English both in speech and in writing. You are flexible and creative and you work constructively with colleagues, strategic partners and customers. You are result-oriented and able to plan and structure your own work as well as that of others. In addition, you have good analytical and communicative skills.

You recognize yourself in the following profile:
•	Independent / Process conscious
•	Open attitude / Curious / Driven
•	Team leader / Planner
•	Oversees and connects disciplines
•	Leads specialists based on an integrated development plan
•	Able to share knowledge with colleagues, inside and outside the field

Se ofrece

Our offer
We offer a challenging job in a dynamic and international working environment, extensive opportunities for personal development and attractive working conditions.

Application
To apply, please upload your application letter and CV via our online application form. An assessment can be part of the selection process.

NB: agency calls are not appreciated.

Etiquetas

• development
• physics
• system engineer
• phd
• natuurkunde
• high tech
• optical instrumentation
• aerospace
• space