Technical Team Lead - Satellite ISR Operations

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defence & Security projects

Flexible working environment

Annual company trip

Collaboration with experts

Job summary

S&T in Delft is seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary team in the Defence & Security domain. The role focuses on leading satellite operations and ground segment initiatives, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and customers to deliver complex, ground-breaking solutions.

You will drive technical roadmaps, manage projects, and foster team growth while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Dutch language is preferred and security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, CS, applied physics, or related field.
• Experience with software product development and managing complex digital solutions.
• Satellite operations, mission control systems, or ground segment architectures expertise.
• Strong people management skills and team development.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams including engineers and customers.
• Excellent English communication; Dutch language is highly preferred.
• Affinity for Defence work; security clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure growth and performance.
• Plan and execute complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute to development and implementation of technology roadmaps.
• Improve internal technology management standards and portfolio processes.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Dutch language

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or related field

Job description

S&T in Delft is seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary team in the Defence & Security domain. The role focuses on leading satellite operations and ground segment initiatives, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and customers to deliver complex, ground-breaking solutions.

You will drive technical roadmaps, manage projects, and foster team growth while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Dutch language is preferred and security clearances may be required.