Group Manager Smart Backend - Dwingeloo, Nederland - Astron

Beschrijving

Group Manager Smart Backend

Vacancy by Astron

IT Innovation system engineering computing science Peoplemanagement scientific algorithms

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys working with a dynamic and diverse team contributing your own expertise? Would you like to lead a team of highly skilled and motivated scientific computing and digital signal processing experts towards a shared vision, making significant impact? Are you a strong communicator who enjoys being the link that connects R&D groups, operational staff, and astronomers to ensure the group's success and maximize expertise?

If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity for you as Group Manager Smart Backend.

At , we offer an environment where you work alongside experts from various fields and where we have a culture of mutual support. This makes the inspirational environment at ASTRON the biggest playground to innovate and where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and grow. Moreover, at ASTRON we constantly push the boundaries of what is technologically possible to make discoveries in radio astronomy happen. Working at ASTRON everyone is constantly at the forefront of innovation. Innovations derived from our work benefits the (regional) industry and ultimately society as a whole.

ASTRON is ambitious in its effort to of its organization and of astronomy by exploring more circular and green computing solutions together with partners. ASTRON is committed to increasing its staff diversity and working to create a workplace. On top of that, the ASTRON offices are situated in a fantastic area, which happens to be in the middle of a beautiful Natural Park. The ASTRON premises is a place where you are surrounded by stunning scenery, which makes the lunch walks we have feel like a vacation and where you often have the view of hares and deer grazing around the building.

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With three major developments highly relevant to the Smart Backend Group, we offer challenging work and exciting projects ahead. This includes the realization of a (SDC), a major upgrade of the and contributing to the realization of the in collaboration with a team of industry partners. The Smart Backend group plays a central role in these endeavors, collaborating with the Smart Frontend group, the Software Delivery group, internal and external , and the group responsible for telescope operations.

job description

As the Group Manager, you will be responsible for managing and inspiring our Smart Backend team of around twenty researchers, engineers, and scientific software developers. SBe consists of five groups working together: On antenna design to monitoring and control software for our telescopes, from system engineering to data processing and analysis tools. You will be responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of the group, including methodology, expertise, and way of working, now and in the future. You will initiate and coordinate innovation via the Technology Roadmap, organize strategic collaborations with external industry and science partners, and assist in the acquisition of new projects in line with our ambition. You will also be responsible for the operational aspects of the group, including financial management, resource planning, and people management.

You will work closely with the other group managers and program managers to decide together on actions and decisions, with short lines to the ASTRON Management Team. You will actively participate in the management team of the I&S department, which is responsible for all within ASTRON.

Your profile

You have experience in a leading position in a high-tech or scientific development environment and a strong ambition to coach your team to excel in solving the hardest and most urgent bottlenecks in data processing. You have a keen eye for the latest technologies and a drive to assess them on their feasibility in cutting-edge scientific problems. You also have a master's or PhD and working experience in computing science or comparable experience, preferably in the areas of scientific algorithms, high-performance computing, or software engineering. Having the ability to communicate effectively and establish collaboration are a must. Also, you show proactive initiatives, take ownership, and demonstrate your creativity. You speak Dutch at B2 level or are willing to learn it.

What you can expect from us

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement Research Institutions.

Looking forward to your application

Astron works exclusively with The Network () for the recruitment and selection of Group Manager Smart Backend.