Senior System Engineer

ALTEN; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car with fuel card

Hybrid working

Monthly net expense allowance

27 vacation days (buy up to 10 extra)

Pension scheme

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in the Netherlands to lead the development and integration of complex optical systems. You will define and validate system requirements across the project lifecycle, while coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and mitigating technical risks.

This role emphasizes verification, validation, and shaping technology roadmaps, with hybrid working and a strong focus on innovation and client delivery in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field as stated in the job listing.
• 10+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer in complex multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience with lifecycle management and systems engineering methodologies.
• Experience with requirements management, risk management, verification and validation.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of experts.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and realization of complex optical and high-tech systems.
• Defining, managing, and validating system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Acting as the technical lead and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Owning technical deliverables and ensuring successful system integration.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks.
• Driving verification, validation, and systems engineering activities.
• Contributing to technology roadmaps and future innovation initiatives.
• Supporting business development by identifying new technical opportunities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Risk management

Verification and validation

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree (WO) in Applied Physics, Engineering, Optics, Systems Engineering, or related

Job description

The Position

As part of our growing team, we are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join us and contribute to exciting, high-impact client projects in advanced optical systems and multidisciplinary high-tech environments.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, your main tasks will include:

• Leading the development and realization of complex optical and high-tech systems
• Defining, managing, and validating system requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Acting as the technical lead and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Taking ownership of technical project deliverables and successful system integration
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks
• Driving verification, validation, and systems engineering activities
• Contributing to technology roadmaps and future innovation initiatives
• Supporting business development activities by identifying new technical opportunities

Your Profile

• Master’s degree (WO) in Applied Physics, Engineering, Optics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer in complex multidisciplinary environments
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management
• Experience with requirements management, risk management, verification, and validation processes
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of technical experts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience within optics, photonics, aerospace, semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, or other high-tech industries is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive attitude with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Working Conditions

• Lease car with fuel card
• Possibility of hybrid working
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme with no personal contribution required

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?