Job description
Laser Satellite Communication
We are developing a portfolio consisting of multiple products for cross atmospheric communication to obtain a leading OEM position. Across the complete portfolio we are focusing on adding value on system level and by developing and realizing (realtime) control systems. This is done by leveraging control system knowledge and heritage available in the Dutch ecosystem.

The Challenge
The development of Control Systems requires growth in our Control workforce.
We are therefore looking for a Senior Control Engineer matching the below described profile.

The following work is expected to be done. We expect senior persons to apply to have done this project cycle at least several times.
Control System Requirements Analysis
Pointing budget review
Conceptual design (control strategy, component selection, modelling approach)
Control Analysis (performance assessment: stability, robustness, accuracy)
Control System Software verification of Functional and Performance requirements
Simulink code transition to c-code
Support to Hardware implementation
Support to Subsystem closed /open loop testing
Support to System MAIT campaign
Support to IOD test

What it takes

Minimum HBO/WO degree or similar, preferably with a relevant degree/training/certificate for the position
5-10 years of Control experience
Experience with Laser Communication and/or Optical Systems (nice to have)
Aerospace experience (nice to have)
Experience with Matlab, Simulink (nice to have)
Documentation writing in English
Working in international team (English)
Residency in NL & past working experience in Europe
Working in integrated team
Working on site ~80%
Coordination skills

The company
We work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services - including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication - are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality.

At our state-of-the-art facilities, a team of over 200 dedicated professionals work on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of space products and services. We do that by thinking creatively in terms of solutions and by working with like-minded business partners. Intensive collaboration in our international community is the key to success.