Senior System Engineer – Embedded Defense Systems

Médiane Système; Herstal; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility package

Group Insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Training opportunities

Job summary

Médiane Benelux, an engineering firm in embedded systems, seeks a Senior System Engineer to build and structure a Systems Engineering function for complex embedded products. You will drive process definition, requirements management, and system architecture while leading cross‑functional teams.

This role requires hands-on leadership in defense/aerospace contexts, experience with DOORS or Polarion, and ensuring end-to-end traceability throughout the lifecycle. On-site four days per week.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• 8+ years in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with DOORS, Polarion or equivalent requirements tools.
• Knowledge of SysML and/or UML.
• Experience in defense/aerospace/rail or safety-critical industries valued.
• Fluent French; on-site presence four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Systems Engineering processes and methodologies.
• Capture, analyze and structure stakeholder and system requirements.
• Coordinate system architecture activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead requirement reviews and technical alignment sessions.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability throughout development lifecycle.
• Support engineering standards, tools and documentation.
• Contribute to development and maturity of Systems Engineering department.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

SysML/UML

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster!

Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What We Offer

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

"Happy at Work" and "Happy Clients" labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Job Description

Our client, a company operating in the defense sector, is looking for a Senior System Engineer to help create and structure a Systems Engineering function dedicated to complex embedded products.

This role combines process definition, requirements management, system architecture and technical leadership in a demanding engineering environment.

Your responsibilities

• Define and implement Systems Engineering processes and methodologies.
• Capture, analyze and structure stakeholder and system requirements.
• Coordinate system architecture activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead requirement reviews and technical alignment sessions.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support the implementation of consistent engineering standards, tools and documentation.
• Contribute to the development and maturity of the Systems Engineering department.

Profile / Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• At least 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• Strong expertise in requirements definition, management and traceability.
• Experience with DOORS, Polarion or an equivalent requirements management tool.
• Good knowledge of SysML and/or UML.
• Proven ability to work on complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Strong coordination, communication and technical leadership skills.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, railway or another safety-critical industry is highly valued.

Mandatory requirements

• Fluent French.
• On-site presence at least four days per week.

Benefits

Attractive salary package, additional legal days off, mobility package (transport or car), DKV, Group Insurance, Meal vouchers, Eco vouchers, Training opportunities.