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About this job We are currently looking for a Lead Engineer to guide a team working on Space Solar Arrays in Leiden . In this role, you will act as the technical lead, guiding the designers through the development of Solar Arrays for satellites. You will make sure that the customer requirements are translated to the right technical solution, while working closely with Project and Product Managers, Sales and other Lead Engineers. You will guide the projects from early proposal to execution. While you will be the technical authority for the project reviewing engineering solutions, coordinating technical activities, supporting project budgeting and planning, you will not make the designs yourself. Job details Lead Engineer Main responsibilities • You will lead the technical development of Solar Arrays for space. • You will be interfacing with the client , translating their requirements into feasible technical solutions using existing portfolio or supporting the development of new solutions if needed. • You will review and approve mechanical designs and 3D models . • You will work closely with internal stakeholders like Project and Product Managers, Sales and other engineering teams. • You will provide technical guidance throughout the whole project lifecycle. • You will contribute to technical decision-making and continuous product and efficiency improvements . Requirements • You have an university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or another relevant discipline. • You have 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience . • Out of those, you have technically led teams for at least 2 years . • You have experience with the High-Tech Manufacturing industry, or high-tech engineering environment. • You have experience reviewing mechanical designs and technical drawings . • You're a technically strong engineer with excellent communication skills. • You have experience preparing engineering effort and cost estimates . • You're proactive , hands-on and solution-oriented . • You have great communication skills in English. Nice-to-have's: • Experience with CAD software, such as CATIA or similar. • Experience with mechanical analysis tools like ANSYS . • You communicate fluently in Dutch . • You have experience within the space or aerospace industries . Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee. Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Lead Engineer? Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to [email protected]. Our story At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy. Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value. We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting. Privacy notice In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to S[&]T. We will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. How to apply Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to or through our website. Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.