Senior Systems Integration Lead - C-UAS & Sensor Fusion

Emergent Swarm Solutions; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Autonomy and leadership

Work on groundbreaking C-UAS

On-site in Delft

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Emergent in Delft seeks a Senior Systems Integration Engineer / Tech Lead to unite radar, RF, EO/IR, and other sensors with C2 and effector subsystems into a single, deployable system. You will set integration strategy, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on through V&V, field tests, and deployment.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with complex systems integration, proficiency in Linux/C++, Python, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• MSc (or BSc with equivalent experience) in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years of industry experience, with demonstrable experience integrating complex systems of systems — ideally Counter-UAS (C-UAS) or Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).
• Proven experience with system integration, sensor fusion, and decision-making / effector cueing.
• Demonstrable experience setting up full system architectures and defining interfaces (ICDs, message buses, data models) across subsystems from different vendors.
• Experience leading engineering teams or owning major technical projects, including technical project management.
• Proven experience defining V&V strategies and taking integrated systems from prototype to deployment.
• Strong hands-on skills with sensors, links, and systems integration; comfortable analyzing logs and reasoning about timing, latency, and failure modes across a distributed system.
• Proficiency in Linux/WSL, C++, and Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong bias toward action.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication in English, strong plus for Dutch.
• EU and/or NATO citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own C-UAS system integration end to end — architect and lead integration of radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic and other sensors with C2 and effector subsystems into a deployable, interoperable whole.
• Lead command-and-control (C2) integration — define interfaces, message buses, and data models that connect detection, tracking, decision-making, and effector cueing across the kill chain.
• Drive sensor fusion and track management — integrate multi-sensor fusion, track correlation, and classification for a single trustworthy air picture.
• Own the decision-making layer — integrate threat evaluation, prioritization, and effector-assignment logic into robust, testable software.
• Set the technical direction — maintain integration architecture for modularity and interoperability, adhering to ICDs and standards.
• Lead and mentor — guide a small engineering team, set code standards, testing frameworks, and review processes.
• Stay hands-on — contribute to development, debugging, simulation, HIL/SIL, and field testing; own V&V strategy from bench to deployment.
• Bridge to the real world — collaborate with founders, clients, and partners to translate requirements into scalable system architecture.

Skills

System integration

Sensor fusion

C++

Python

Leadership

ICD interfaces

V&V strategies

Linux/WSL

Education

MSc in Engineering

BSc with equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

ROS

Data modeling

Job description

Emergent in Delft seeks a Senior Systems Integration Engineer / Tech Lead to unite radar, RF, EO/IR, and other sensors with C2 and effector subsystems into a single, deployable system. You will set integration strategy, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on through V&V, field tests, and deployment.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with complex systems integration, proficiency in Linux/C++, Python, and strong communication in English.