System Engineer

High Tech Source; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in The Hague is seeking a System Engineer to oversee product subsystems through the full product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, electronics, or related fields, with a strong focus on optical systems. This full-time role involves collaboration across disciplines and supporting the project manager, contributing to innovative solutions in the space industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a System Engineer.
• Experience with optical systems or high-tech systems.
• Ability to structure and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product subsystems and lifecycle.
• Validation and technical coherence of systems.
• Support project manager in acquisitions and project deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electronics

Communication in English

Optical Systems

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics

Job description

About the Company

Our client operates within the space industry, developing advanced systems that enable reliable and secure data transfer across a wide range of applications. They work on innovative solutions that combine precision engineering, optics, electronics and software, contributing to next‑generation communication technologies.

They value technical excellence, close collaboration with development partners, and a strong focus on bringing complex systems from early design stages to mature, industrialized products. With a multidisciplinary team and a clear focus on innovation, they aim to deliver robust, high‑performance solutions for challenging environments.

Your Tasks

As a System Engineer, you will be technically responsible for one of the products or subsystems—sometimes in collaboration with a System Architect. You will work on solutions across multiple stages of the product lifecycle. This means you may be involved in concept design one moment, followed by building a test setup or preparing the system for volume manufacturing the next.

After system realization, you will be responsible for its validation and ensuring technical coherence between system requirements, system concepts, and system integration. You act as a connecting link between mechanics, electronics, software, and other disciplines.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you support the project manager by contributing to acquisitions and supporting the transfer of project deliverables to the customer.

Who You Are

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field;
• At least 4 years of experience as a System Engineer;
• Experience with optical systems, precision opto‑mechanics, or high‑tech systems;
• Experience in the space domain is a plus;
• Strong ability to structure and maintain the technical baseline, including documentation, requirements, interfaces, and technical budgets;
• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and persistent;
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus, but not required);
• A solution‑oriented team player who takes responsibility within and outside project boundaries;
• Entrepreneurial and creative, able to translate technical problems or developments into working solutions;
• Pragmatic, independent, and eager to help build the organization.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Research

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Space Research and Technology

Location

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands