Are you a proactive team player with experience in system engineering in space who likes to work in multidisciplinary teams on the development of a variety of products? Then you are the system engineer we’re 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.

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 towards industrialization. We have strong heritage in Semiconductor and Aerospace, and bring this to optical communications:

• Developing and engineering of laser communication terminals

• Modular and Standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication

• High tech contract manufacturing expertise for cost-effective high-volume production.

At FSO Instruments we work closely with dedicated partners for development and supply, as well as with our parent companies to ensure we achieve the most competitive products for the market for optical communications in space.

As a system engineer you are responsible for the technical management of one of our products or submodules, sometimes in collaboration with a system architect. You work on products for the laser communication market in different stages of the development process. This means that one moment you are working on the design and the next moment you are building a test setup or setting up the production process for volume production of the product. After the realization of the chosen solution, you are responsible for its validation.

In your role, you bring substantive coherence between the system requirements, system concept and system integration. You are the link between mechanics, electronics and software, among other things. In addition to your technical work, you provide substantive support to the project manager, both in acquisition and in the transfer of the project result to the customer.

• BSc/MSc/ PhD in Mechanical, Electronics, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics ;
• Minimum 4 years work experience as systems engineer
• Experience with optical systems, precision opto-mechanics and/or high-tech systems;
• Experience in the space market and/or optical communications is considered a bonus
• Structure by maintaining the technical baseline of the design by means of documentations, requirements, interface management, and technical budgets. Likes to keep budget consistent and maintain the link to requirements.
• You are enthusiastic, flexible and show initiative and perseverance;
• You have good command of the English language in word and writing. Good command of the Dutch language is preferable but not mandatory;
• You are an ambitious, solution-oriented team player and take responsibility inside and outside projects;
• You are entrepreneurial and creative, recognize and translate technical problems or new technical developments into working (mechanical) solutions;
• You are pragmatic, can work with a large degree of independence and show initiative in building the company.

At FSO Instruments we have a ‘flat’ organization where people can easily find and help each other. We value a comfortable and inclusive workplace. There is a lot of emphasis put on personal needs and we discourage overtime, because we know how important work-life balance is.

Furthermore, you can count on, among other things:

• 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, or externally, so you can further develop your knowledge;
• A laptop and mobile phone from work;
• Bicycle plan.

Please contact our recruitment colleagues at careers@fso-instruments.nl.