System Engineer

ADB Safegate

Zaventem, Belgium

The System Engineer- Airfield Lighting Control Systems is responsible for performing configuration, validation, deployment, and testing, of Airfield Lighting control Systems (ALCS), Systems Engineers are at the core of ADB Safegate’s customer relationships in the Solutions Engineering business line, part of Airfield. The role is responsible for end-to-end customer projects, from supporting pre-sales and design to configuration, cabinet set up, testing and on-site commissioning. It is a cross-functional role that works with teams across the region. This is truly an opportunity to have ownership, solve problems and grow the business. ADB Safegate will provide on-the-job training to obtain familiarity with ICAO Advisory Circulars and understanding the airfield lighting industry and product lines.

Job Responsibilities

Project Engineering Leadership

Lead project lifecycle from production release to customer acceptance.
Manage assigned milestones, deadlines and tasks.
Interface with system engineers and customers to assist in software design, development, testing and troubleshooting.
Effectively communicate project status to the project manager, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

Software

Perform configuration of ADB Safegate proprietary software
Perform configuration of commercially available software and hardware
Develop minor software modifications based on customer-specific requirements.

Hardware

Select and arrange procurement of suitable hardware for the ALCS.
Test, configure and commission the full ALCS.

Testing & Validation Support

Utilize software standards and processes to produce and execute test plans.
Perform in-house, field, and customer validation testing.
Test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.

Required qualifications & skills

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Automation or equivalent
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the aviation sector is considered a plus
Practical knowledge in configuring windows operating systems, windows domain is a plus
Experience with Siemens WinCC SCADA software (or similar) is an advantage
Experience with PLC configuration (Siemens PLC S7 or other brands) is an advantage
Ability to configure and set up networks and network hardware
High attention to detail and rigor, can-do attitude, and desire to learn
Project management skills/experience -- ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, be a true team-player and effectively time-manage and prioritize under pressure
Ability to work cooperatively in cross-functional, multiple geographic location setting
Decisiveness and sense of urgency; ability to take action quickly on issues that matter
Strong English communication skills – written and oral - proficiency in Dutch, German, and/or French is a plus
Willingness to travel more than 7 days at a time
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time