Senior System Engineer – “Architecture & Integration”

Starion Group; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starion Group is seeking a Senior System Engineer – Architecture & Integration to support navalship projects DMP-B and DMP-D. You will lead the systems engineering approach, design development, verification and validation, and coordination of technical teams and project interfaces.

The position requires a WO/Master’s level degree in Engineering, Physics, Aeronautics Engineering, or related field, plus at least 7 years of systems engineering experience, MBSE/PDM/PLM proficiency, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Engineering, Physics, Aeronautics Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Additional training or certification in Systems Engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience in systems engineering and the design, development and integration of complex systems.
• Proficient in PDM (or PLM), MBSE tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to system design, architecture, development, integration, verification and validation for navalships.
• Establishing and maintaining the project verification and validation framework.
• Assessing design against requirements; document system decomposition.
• Maintaining the project design dossier, ensuring consistency, traceability and alignment with programme requirements.
• Supporting negotiations and change proposals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused communication

English

Dutch

Autonomous work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree (Engineering/Physics/Aeronautics)

Tools

MBSE tools

PDM/PLM

Job description

Senior System Engineer – “Architecture & Integration”

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to support Materiel Project Phases DMP-B and DMP-D. You will be responsible for the overall systems engineering approach, design development, verification and validation activities, and the effective coordination of technical teams and project interfaces.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Contributing to system design, architecture, development, integration, verification and validation for navalships.


• Establishing and maintaining the project verification and validation framework.


• Assessing design against requirements; document system decomposition.


• Maintaining the project design dossier, ensuring consistency, traceability and alignment with programme requirements.


• Supporting negotiations and change proposals.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Technical academic degree (WO/Master’s level) in Engineering, Physics, Aeronautics Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience.


• Additional training or certification in Systems Engineering.


• At least 7 years of experience in systems engineering and the design, development and integration of complex systems.


• Proficient in PDM (or PLM), MBSE tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration.


• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.


• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.


• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading engineering service delivery company present all over Europe, and counting an varied and exciting project and client portfolio in niche sectors like Space, Defence, Cybersecurity, Science, etc.


• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.


• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.


• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

Location: Utrecht , Netherlands

Application deadline: 28 August 2026

Reference number: 54 1

Questions? Contact

German Cingerli

Recruitment Manager