Technology to sense problems, people to solve them

Human engineering

We understand that engineers are people first, and we place importance and focus on ensuring that the whole picture makes sense for our colleagues and partners. From stopping by with treats and team spirit during complicated delivery campaigns to being flexible for team members who need help accommodating personal situations, we know that having a motivated, focused team matters. Allowing those who work for and with us to be human is part of what we believe gives us an ability to achieve the most together.

Meet a few S[&]T'ers

We don't have room to introduce our whole team, but here are a few tidbits about some of our S[&]T'ers.

Leo Breebaart — Leo Senior Software Engineer

Discworld enthusiast and amateur drummer. Cool project: Human-robotic interaction support for future manned space missions

Violeta Navarro — Violeta Experimental Physicist - Optical Instrumentation

Baking expert and paella-lover. Cool project: Atomic Force Microscope solutions at TNO

Matijs Heiligers — Matijs Defence Systems Engineer

Plane spotter, amateur radio specialist, and rower. Cool project: F36 Jet Developments

Marcel Kaufmann — Marcel Machine Vision Software Engineer

Surfer, space data hacker and maker. Cool project: Orbital Eye

Sarah Lammens — Sarah Hardware Systems Engineer

Triathlete, space geek, International Space University alumna, and pilot. Cool project: Demise Observation Capsule

Ralph Instrument and Calibration Scientist

Swedish homeowner, amateur telescope builder and medieval armourer. Cool project: Sentinel 5

Marcella Project Manager Remote Sensing

California girl, scuba diver, astrophysicist and solo-traveler. Cool project: SpectroLite

Joaquim Rosa — Joaquim Scientific Software Engineer

Guitarist, singer, leader of Portuguese-language lunches at S[&]T. Cool project: Earth Observation Data Processing

Support [&] Teamwork

We love finding inventive ways to meet the social and technical needs of our team. Whether spontaneous or planned, we enjoy creating a comfortable atmosphere where our employees can thrive. Here are a few examples of things we do together!

Looking for a way to connect with us? Check out our upcoming events, and see if there is one that might fit your schedule.

Show [&] Tells

We like to make sure that both our internal teams and external partners have a chance to learn a bit about our latest projects. Show [&] Tells are informal events that we host on a semi-regular basis, to invite either internal or external groups to exchange knowledge, usually over a biertje.

Celebrations

If you've ever been to S[&]T, it has probably involved taart. While we always joke about the sugar rush involved, we do genuinely enjoy celebrating the small things with each other - as well as the big wins too!

Coaching

While we also help out with trainings and other ways to build employee performance, one key aspect that we always consider on a one-on-one basis is coaching. When one of our team members needs a coach, we try to be involved along the way so that we can help provide the best support possible.

Food matters

It might sound silly, but food really matters at S[&]T! Whether it's making sure that our upstairs bar is stocked, bringing in pizza for an evening event, or making sure guests feel welcome at lunch, food is very important at S[&]T.

Cross-fertilization

One of the most fun aspects of working with the S[&]T team is the amount and versatility of ideas exchanged when we get together. Whether it's an employee taking his skills back home to El Salvador, or an idea to turn a graduation project into a spin-off, everything is possible, and it is all on the table with S[&]T!

Workshops

S[&]T'ers love being at the cutting edge of R&D, and we also love sharing our knowledge. Sometimes we see that a certain topic could use some in depth analysis, or that partners could use some tips and tricks, we enjoy hosting workshops. Built to answer specific needs, we pride ourselves on bringing R&D to those around us in creative ways.

Student relationships

We are dedicated to ensuring that up and coming scientists and engineers are supported as they enter the R&D market. We regularly have internships, graduation projects and student jobs available, in order to provide soon-to-be graduates with relevant industry experience as they enter the market. We also support various student organisations, where we are focused on building relationships with students over time, so that we know and can then work together to answer the issues they face.

Social club

You can never force an organisation to have a family feel, but with an opt-in social club, we hope to include employees in fun goings-on in the S[&]T community, whether it be a ski-trip or a game night. Especially for those moving from other countries or even just other cities, knowing that there are nice people who are open to hanging out together can make important transitions a lot easier.

Team building

No, we don't spend time doing awkward trust-fall exercises. But we do encourage team building, with both project-level support as well as informal events that give ample opportunity to connect with your colleagues.

Meant to be at S[&]T

At S[&]T we believe in being personable, and professional. We support our colleagues and partners spending time on what they find most important. We accept that it’s best for both the people we’re working with and ourselves to only spend time on projects where there is mutual and equal motivation. We say some things are meant to be at S[&]T, because we know that our professional partnership will be stronger for the long run if we're open and honest about each party's interest in the short-term.

Choosing a partner

Looking for an experienced partner in your R&D endeavours? We are ready and willing to take on long, challenging projects together. Our flexibility makes us an ideal partner to find a tailored solution via our people, projects or products.

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