Senior Electrical Systems Architect & Technical Lead

Nearfield Instruments; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metrology technology company in Rotterdam seeks an experienced Electrical Lead to oversee the design and implementation of electrical architectures for complex systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in electrical system design, a strong background in EMC and safety-critical design, and the ability to operate effectively in high-end engineering environments. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design for complex high-precision equipment.
• Proven ability to balance performance, risk, cost, and manufacturability at system level.
• Experience operating as a senior, lead, or principal engineer.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead end-to-end electrical architecture at system level.
• Set direction for electrical design across subsystems.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement structurally sound solutions.
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical quality.
• Represent the electrical domain in system architecture discussions.

Skills

Electrical system architecture

EMC expertise

Signal integrity

Safety-critical design

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Electronics

Job description

A leading metrology technology company in Rotterdam seeks an experienced Electrical Lead to oversee the design and implementation of electrical architectures for complex systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in electrical system design, a strong background in EMC and safety-critical design, and the ability to operate effectively in high-end engineering environments. Fluent English is required.