Senior Control Engineer

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.