Research & Systems Engineer

ICDrachten; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IT'S Vision designs and manufactures electro-optical, infrared, and thermal camera systems for defense, security and industrial automation. As a Research & Systems Engineer you will research, design, and integrate complex systems within advanced camera platforms.

You'll analyze technical challenges, prototype solutions, run simulations, and advise engineering teams on architecture and integration. The role offers a collaborative environment with room for innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• HBO/WO level engineering required.
• Experience with hardware/software integration in embedded systems.
• Background in optical/electronics or sensor tech preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Research new technologies for camera systems.
• Design architectures for hardware and software integration.
• Run simulations, analyses, and experiments to evaluate system behavior.
• Develop and test prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Advise teams on system choices, trade-offs.
• Document research results and designs.
• Collaborate with clients on specs and evaluations.
• Improve systems and development processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Modeling

Embedded systems

Optical sensing

Infrared applications

Sensors & electronics

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Education

HBO/WO education level

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Working on technology that makes a difference

IT'S Vision specializes in the development and production of electro-optical, infrared, and thermal camera systems for applications in defense, security, and industrial automation. From night vision systems and high-dynamic-range cameras to multispectral and fusion systems: our solutions are used in situations where reliability and performance are of critical importance.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an enthusiastic:

Research & Systems Engineer

What are you going to do?

The Research & Systems Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, and integrating complex systems within advanced camera and observation systems. The role focuses on analyzing technical challenges, developing prototypes, and advising engineering teams on system architecture and integration.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Researching new technologies and components for application in camera systems.


• Designing system architectures and integration plans for hardware and software components.


• Performing simulations, analyses, and experiments to evaluate system behavior.


• Developing and testing prototypes and proof-of-concepts.


• Advising engineering teams on system choices, trade-offs, and optimizations.


• Documenting research results, analyses, and system designs.


• Collaborate with clients on technical evaluations and functional specifications.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and development processes.

Who are we looking for?

You are a pragmatic engineer who enjoys working in an innovative environment where development, testing, production, and service are closely interconnected.

In addition, you possess:

• HBO/WO working and thinking level.


• Good knowledge of systems engineering, modeling, development, and integration of hardware and software components within embedded systems.


• Practical insight into optical, electronics, and sensor technologies, with a specific preference for infrared and thermal applications.


• Strong ability to systematically, accurately, and pragmatically structure and solve complex technical issues.


• Results- and collaboration-oriented within multidisciplinary teams, combined with a curious and innovative attitude towards new technologies.


• Communicatively skilled towards clients and strong in clearly presenting and documenting research results and recommendations.

Experience with camera, sensor, vision, or embedded systems is a plus, but not required.

What do we offer?

• Working on unique products and systems that are used worldwide.


• A challenging work environment where technology, innovation, and quality are central.


• Plenty of room for personal initiative and development.


• An enthusiastic, informal, and engaged team with short lines of communication.


• A market-competitive salary of €4,000 to €5,000 per month, depending on knowledge and experience.


• Attractive benefits package, including 27 days of vacation.

Interested?

Are you interested in working on advanced camera, sensor, and vision systems for demanding applications? If so, we’d love to meet you.