Tech Lead System Development

Verhaert | On-site Consulting; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pioneering Space Projects

Personal Coaching

Competitive salary + fringe benefits

Knowledge Network

Job summary

Verhaert On-site Consulting in Belgium seeks an R&D Tech Lead System Development to coordinate automated storage solution development and own system-level concepts across engineering domains.

You will lead system development and architecture, plan cross-functional execution, supervise validation, and mentor teams while aligning with product roadmaps. Fluency in English is required and you are based in Belgium with a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on engineering experience within automation or complex system environments.
• Background or familiarity with software engineering, machine safety, system configuration, or coding.

Responsibilities

• System Development & Architecture: Set technical direction and drive innovation in network architecture, protocols, and cybersecurity practices.
• Planning & Execution: Align with peers to establish clear requirements, build structured development plans, and coordinate cross-functional execution.
• Validation & Quality: Oversee formal system validation, lead internal quality reviews, and coordinate product documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of overall system performance and prioritize safety, efficiency, reliability, and user-friendliness.
• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Partner with Product Managers to build and execute the R&D roadmap while managing timelines and budgets.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary technical contact for neighboring departments and communicate new developments.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide cross-functional teams and mentor members in secure development practices.

Skills

Software engineering

Machine safety

System configuration

Coding

Education

Master’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Job description

The R&D Tech Lead System Development is responsible for the coordinated development of automated storage solutions. Within this highly multidisciplinary environment, you ensure a coordinated implementation of structural improvements and new features. You take ownership of system-level technical concepts and drive their successful development across various engineering domains. You serve as the main R&D technical referent for the system platform.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development & Architecture: Set technical direction and drive innovation in network architecture, protocols, and cybersecurity practices. Translate complex product and business goals into robust technical solutions.
• Planning & Execution: Align with peers to establish clear requirements, build structured development plans, and coordinate cross-functional execution to ensure timely feature delivery per the product development process.
• Validation & Quality: Oversee formal system validation to confirm all technical requirements are met. Lead internal quality reviews, cross-functional project teams, and coordinate product documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of overall system performance, leading initiatives that prioritize safety, operational efficiency, reliability, and user-friendliness.
• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Partner with Product Managers and technical peers to build and execute the R&D roadmap for your product line, balancing stakeholder priorities while managing project timelines and budgets.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary technical point of contact for neighboring departments, actively collecting operational feedback and maintaining clear communication regarding new developments.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide cross-functional project teams, mentor team members in secure development practices, and champion emerging technologies to steer long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands‑on engineering experience within automation or complex system environments.
• Technical Skills: Background or familiarity with software engineering, machine safety, system configuration, or coding is highly desirable.
• Mindset & Collaboration: Highly curious about technology, autonomous yet a strong team player, with a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude in multidisciplinary settings.
• Language: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Location: You are based in Belgium and have a valid work permit to work here.

Why Choose Verhaert On-site Consulting?

• Pioneering Space Projects: Help build the next generation of robotic space infrastructure for a leading international player.
• Personal Coaching: Active guidance and career coaching from your dedicated Business Coach at Verhaert.
• Attractive Compensation Package: Competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive fringe benefits package (including company car, meal vouchers, and insurances).
• Knowledge Network: Become part of a close-knit community of experts and engineers within the Verhaert Group.