Senior Systems Engineer
Lead the Future of Electric Aviation
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Aeronamic Innovations is developing the next generation of electric compressor technology for the aerospace industry.
As a fast-growing business unit within Aeronamic, we combine the agility of a scale-up with more than 35 years of aerospace expertise. Together with leading international partners, we develop breakthrough technologies for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft that will shape the future of sustainable aviation.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex multidisciplinary development projects and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
You will lead the development project of advanced electric compressor systems—from concept through certification and production readiness.
Working closely with the General Manager, VP Product Development, Director Operations and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will translate innovative ideas into certified aerospace products.
One of your first assignments will be leading the prestigious TePS programme, part of the Dutch National Growth Fund initiative Aviation in Transition, where Aeronamic leads an international consortium developing technologies for tomorrow's aircraft.
This is a highly visible role with significant technical and strategic influence.
What You'll Do
- Lead multidisciplinary product development programmes
- Own systems engineering activities from requirements through validation
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing disciplines
- Manage technical risks, planning and project execution
- As the project lead, act as the technical interface towards customers, consortium partners and certification authorities
- Drive products towards certification and industrialisation
- Help build a rapidly growing high-tech organisation
What We're Looking For
You are an experienced Systems Engineer who combines technical excellence with leadership.
You bring:
- MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Elewctric/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in aerospace or another highly regulated high-tech industry
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary product development programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- An entrepreneurial, pragmatic and hands-on mindset
- Excellent command of the English language
Our strong preference is for candidates with relevant experience in high-speed e-compressor technology, rotating equipment, turbomachinery, or comparable systems, combined with system-level systems engineering experience.
Also experience with aircraft electrification, thermal management, power electronics is considered a strong advantage.
Why Aeronamic?
This role offers far more than a traditional engineering position.
You will join a rapidly expanding organisation where decisions are made quickly, people know each other personally and everyone contributes directly to the success of the business.
We offer:
- A key position within one of Europe's most innovative aerospace companies
- The opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering advanced technologies for a more sustainable aviation
- High visibility and direct influence on strategic development programs
- Short communication lines and an entrepreneurial culture
- A highly motivated international team
- Hybrid working and partial remote possibilities
- Candidates living in the Netherlands or neighbouring European countries are encouraged to apply
- English is the primary working language
- An excellent salary and attractive employment conditions
We are known for our strong and comprehensive employment benefits. xgiwjmb A selection is listed below:
- Gross monthly salary between €6,000 and €8,500, depending on education and experience
- An annual mid-year allowance of 4%, an end-of-year allowance of 3%, and a performance-based bonus of up to 3%
- A monthly contribution of €176.56 towards your health insurance premium
- 40 vacation days per year, based on a fulltime contract
- An attractive pension scheme, with Aeronamic covering 77% of your pension premium
Successful candidates will be employed directly by Aeronamic.