Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace Industry M/V/X

Description de la fonction

Our client is an innovative global player in high-precision optical payloads for small satellites. Operating within a niche segment of the fast-growing space industry, the organisation designs and delivers advanced Earth-observation technologies used by customers worldwide. With strong growth and cutting-edge engineering projects, the company is expanding its systems engineering capabilities and is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join its Belgian office.

• Engage with customers to analyse user needs and operational use cases.
• Capture and formalise requirements using internal systems engineering tools.
• Translate abstract needs into clear system requirements and technical specifications.
• Define system architecture aligned with mission objectives.
• Lead system-level analysis, modelling, and simulation.
• Allocate requirements across engineering domains (mechanical, optics, electronics, software).
• Lead system integration and verification activities.
• Oversee hardware and software testing, including interface compliance and performance validation.
• Support deployment and end-to-end system validation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule, quality, and budget adherence.
• Provide clear technical communication to internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Manage supplier interactions, contracts, and technical deliverables.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances, change proposals, and baseline updates.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Contribute to systems engineering process optimisation and best-practice adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and agile approaches.

Profil

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related engineering fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software systems (Linux/Unix).
• Strong background in Earth-observation missions, payloads, or image processing.
• Strong systems engineering expertise, including requirements management, modelling, and simulation.
• Ability to work across multiple domains (optics, mechanical, electronics, software).
• Fluent in English

Avantages du poste

• Work in a rapidly growing segment of the global space industry.
• Engage with cutting-edge optical payload technology for microsatellites.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical, high-precision space systems.
• Competitive salary package.
• Collaborative and friendly engineering environment.