SYSTEM ARCHITECT - FSO

System Architect - FSO

Join us to lead the system design of our cutting edge high tech satellite communication products.

Do you want to be the bridge from system design perspective between customers, suppliers and a high tech factory to help us realize cost competitive products? Do you want to help build the company? Then you are the system architect we are looking for!

Imagine a world where data flows instantly between earth and space, providing real time access to life saving services and strengthening global security with unbreakable communication lines. This is the future we are building.

About Demcon

FSO Instruments is at the forefront of developing advanced laser satellite communication technology. Together with our partners and shareholders we are committed to strengthening the Dutch space industry and pushing the boundaries of communication systems to enable faster, more reliable, and secure connections between satellites, airplanes, drones and ground stations. By pushing the boundaries of what is achievable, we are shaping the future of space communication, both locally and globally.

FSO Instruments is a joint venture between Demcon and VDL that develops and manufactures optical communication components, sub systems, and terminals. FSO Instruments combines the strengths of Demcon and VDL ETG, inspired by TNO technologies, to let laser satellite communication take the step toward industrialization. We have strong heritage in semiconductor and aerospace, and bring this to optical communications.

Key Responsibilities

• You engage in substantive discussions with potential clients to ensure that you can provide the right input to the quotation.
• You set up the functional architecture and sit in on design reviews.
• You prioritize activities to fit within the given schedule and budget.
• You coach and guide engineers throughout the entire (design) process.
• You collaborate closely with a project manager, responsible for cost and schedule, while you remain responsible for technology and quality.

What you bring

• You have a degree at the level of higher professional education (MSc or PhD), preferably in system, high tech or aerospace engineering.
• You have a minimum of years' experience in a comparable systems architect or heavy system engineering position in the space or high tech industries.
• You preferably have experience in the optical communication market.
• You have a good understanding of mechatronic system design choices and the impact on cost for volume manufacturing.
• You have experience with development of commercial products.You are entrepreneurial and creative, able to translate technical problems into working mechanical solutions.
• You are enthusiastic, flexible and show initiative and perseverance.

What we offer you

• A good, market based salary.
• 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance.
• Possibility to work from home, maximum 2 days a week.
• A good pension plan at Zwitserleven.
• The opportunity to follow training and courses, externally, so you can further develop your knowledge.
• A laptop and mobile phone from work.
• Bicycle plan.

Seniority level

Mid Senior level

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology - Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Contact

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