About this job

Since we are expanding the business in the Netherlands, we are looking for System Engineers and System Architects!

The project 

For one of our clients in the Defense sector, we are looking for a System Engineer and System Architect to strengthen the team because of an increase in activities. You will be part of the Solution Engineering Group at the client site, which performs all system engineering activities for the realization of a command & control system on board of naval ships.

Responsibilities

Your challenge

As a system engineer you work in an international multidisciplinary team on the design, development and validation of a command & control system. Your team consists of representatives of the customer, suppliers of subsystems and other parties involved. In the team you are responsible for the technical design. Activities include among others:

• Discuss operational needs together with the customer
• Design the architecture of the command & control system
• Define the functional behaviour of the system
• Define interfaces between the Thales command & control system and 3rd party subsystems
• Manage technical issues of subcontracts during the development of the Mission Solution
• Demonstrate the solution to the customer

You will join a group which has a varied working week. One moment you discuss your solution with the customer, the other you spend defining the interaction between command & control system and other systems on board of the ship. You frequently meet with your team to learn from each other and to discuss progress.

Profile

Do you have what it takes?

To succeed in this role, you should recognize yourself in below profile:

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering or similar field
• Generalist, with a broad interest in technology
• Communication skills and able to work in multidisciplinary teams
• High level of creativity, initiative, pragmatism and persuasiveness
• At least 5 years of experience in system engineering
• Work experience in a high tech environment, like aerospace, defense or similar
• Affinity with project management
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Dutch is a plus
• Flexibility with respect to travelling abroad (mainly in the EU) and being part of an international environment

Our offer

• A permanent contract for an indefinite period
• You will be supported and followed-up during your entire career at AKKA by your dedicated Business Manager
• Flexible working hours (in consultation)
• Commute allowance
• Pension plan (fully paid by AKKA)
• Training and study options
• Growth opportunities (in the Netherlands and International)
• Network/meetup options
• Team dinners, drinks, parties