Senior Algorithm Engineer (RF Signal Processing)

Location: Delft, Netherlands

Company

S[&T] develops software frameworks, information products, consultancy, and application-specific algorithms that transform space and scientific instrument data into actionable insights for defence, navigation, climate monitoring, and national security.

What you will do

• Translate end-user needs into measurable technical and performance requirements.
• Design algorithmic processing architectures using stochastic analysis, system identification, optimization, and data-driven methods.
• Develop signal-processing and system-control algorithms for detecting, classifying, localizing, and suppressing RF emitters and combining sensor outputs.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to balance detection accuracy, computational performance, and product requirements.
• Design test benches and conduct testing, verification, and validation in laboratories and during field operations.
• Own technical tasks and lead projects within larger programmes while tracking relevant scientific developments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good understanding of signal processing, system control, and digital communications.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, including RF systems, GNSS and satellite navigation, sensor fusion, system identification, stochastic modelling, constrained optimization such as mixed-integer optimization, or state estimation.
• Python programming experience is essential; experience with Rust, C, or C++ is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
• Interest in working in the Defence domain and ability to obtain the required Dutch, NATO, and EU security clearances, as applicable.
• Experience in every listed technical area is not required; relevant expertise may come from education, research, or practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with data-driven AI modelling is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Dutch.
• Experience with Rust, C, or C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative team of 10 engineers within the Defence & Security business unit.
• Contribute to product development in a dynamic, high-tech organisation focused on Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
• Work on applications supporting Defence, Space, and Critical Infrastructure.

Hiring process

• Apply through the application form or send a CV and motivation letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl.
• If there is no response within 10 days of applying, another candidate may have been selected for interview.