Project Leader

  Delft
  Full time (for a period of 6 months initially)
  Medior

About this job

We are currently looking for a Project Leader to join the team in Delft.

As a Project Leader, you will drive the development of optical solutions aimed at creating a healthier, safer, more sustainable, and digital world.

You will oversee the design and production of advanced optical systems for a variety of applications, including space-based atmospheric monitoring, optical satellite communication, medical devices, quantum technologies, structural health monitoring, and semiconductor industry instrumentation. Your projects will support a wide range of clients, including industry leaders like Airbus, NASA, ESA, Rijkswaterstaat, and various SMEs, and will contribute to key initiatives such as the Sentinel 5 global air quality monitoring satellite and ITER.

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Job details

Project Leader 

Main responsibilities 

As a Project Leader in the Optics department, you will oversee the development and realization of optical systems, ranging from large-scale telescopes to compact photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on microchips. You will collaborate with business development teams to secure new projects and ensure successful execution by delivering high-quality results on time and within budget, all while fostering a positive team environment and prioritizing the wellbeing of team members. During project implementation, you will work closely with a diverse team of 60 optics specialists, as well as colleagues from other departments across the organization.

Requirements

As a project leader, you will manage multiple projects within the Optics department. To excel in this role, the following qualifications are essential:

  • A background in applied physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering, at least at a Bachelor's level
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as a project leader in the high-tech industry
  • A strong interest in optics technology and the optics industry
  • The ability to understand and anticipate the customer’s needs, translating them into actionable steps for yourself and your team
  • A proven ability to inspire and lead a team of technical experts toward achieving outstanding results
  • The capability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment, work methodically, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

 

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Project Leader?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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Our story

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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.

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How to apply

Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl or apply directly through our website.

Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.