System Engineer Team Lead

Antwerp Space is a leading Belgian space engineering company and an industrial player well-recognized by the European Space Agency and the European Commission. Antwerp Space has an established presence in the European space market and in several cases takes the lead in technically complex space projects, supported by a consortium of partners from all over Europe. The company employs around 60 highly qualified engineers and technicians from all over the world, the majority of whom have a strong expertise in the areas of digital signal processing, hardware and software design, as well as in project management and technical leadership. Who are we looking for? As a System Engineer specializing in Navigation and Communication Systems, you will combine the functions of System Engineer (80% of your time) and Team Lead of the System Engineering Team (20% of your time). As a System Engineer , you will be responsible for: Providing support for satellite projects from the pre-development phase up to spacecraft integration, working closely with project leaders and business development. Assisting in the preparation of proposals and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure the feasibility and success of projects. Conducting assessments and evaluations of subsystem concept trades across feasibility and pre-development studies. Analysing system requirements and extract Navigation or Communication subsystem relevant requirements. Generating and maintaining documentation, including analyses, specifications, test procedures, reports, and design descriptions. Designing and configuring Navigation or Communication subsystems for satellite applications. Coordinating technical aspects with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project teams, system engineering, and other divisions. Presenting work results internally and in front of customers. Developing test concepts and providing support during the test phase. As a Team Lead of the System Engineers , you are the supervisor of the System Engineers. You will be responsible for: Monitoring proper execution of tasks assigned to the team People Management of the team:Managing the team skills and expertise in line with the company & project needs. Following up on career and personal growth through evaluations and individual training Facilitating communication and collaboration, in and outside the team Supporting the hiring of new colleagues On-boarding and mentoring/coaching Harmonizing the system engineering methodology and tools across all projects, in line with the relevant standards (e.g. ECSS) Ensuring the integrity, consistency and technological evolution of products and/or team specific competences in support of projects. This includes supporting business development and proposal activities with strategical insights on product roadmaps and the company’s technical capabilities. Supporting the COO in close coordination with the other team leads in creating/maintaining balanced project teams, by taking into account skills, aspirations and availability of resources. Desired skills Master's degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering or a comparable qualification Professional experience as a multidisciplinary system engineer in Navigation, Radar, or Communication projects Able to work both independently and in large projects Experience in dealing with customers and vendors is advantageous Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus Mandatory Requirements Eligible for an EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and living in the EU for at least 10 years) What we offer you A multicultural environment: you’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world. A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being. Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment. Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits, e.g. a company car. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad can be a part of this challenging job environment. Come and explore Antwerp Space At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together. As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise. Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee’s well-being, offering amongst others , yoga, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering hybrid working, flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit. #J-18808-Ljbffr