Space Systems Engineer & Work Package Lead

SRON; Leiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

Holiday allowance

42 days vacation

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Parental leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

SRON Space Research Organisation Netherlands (SRON) in Leiden seeks an early‑career Systems Engineer to contribute to space instrumentation projects. You will translate scientific objectives into technical solutions, manage requirements, and coordinate work packages within a multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Lead Systems Engineer and Project Manager, you will develop MBSE methods, work with ECSS standards, and grow into more senior roles as you gain experience on missions such as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience with complex space systems desirable.
• Familiarity with MBSE and ECSS standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities and requirements management.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor work packages.
• Lead a team of engineers depending on project needs.
• Coordinate technical interfaces and monitor deliverables and progress.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

ECSS standards

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

SRON Space Research Organisation Netherlands (SRON) in Leiden seeks an early‑career Systems Engineer to contribute to space instrumentation projects. You will translate scientific objectives into technical solutions, manage requirements, and coordinate work packages within a multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Lead Systems Engineer and Project Manager, you will develop MBSE methods, work with ECSS standards, and grow into more senior roles as you gain experience on missions such as