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Lead System Engineer

Tubeke, NijvelFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-10-23

Core

Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities and manage a team of 10-15 engineers for complex, mission-critical defense and security systems.

Role type

Senior Lead System Engineer Consultant

Builds

Complex defense and security systems

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Safety-critical systems

Required skills

Systems Engineering methodologies, Requirements management (IBM DOORS, Polarion, Jama), Model-Based Systems Engineering, Technical leadership, Risk management, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

INCOSE certification, Configuration management, Systems integration processes

Technologies

IBM DOORS, Polarion, Jama

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a team of 10 to 15 engineers, Define and maintain system architecture and requirements, Manage system engineering activities throughout the V-cycle, Translate customer needs into technical specifications, Conduct technical and design reviews, Identify and mitigate technical risks, Support project planning and resource allocation, Ensure compliance with defense and quality standards, Mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership