NORDENSTROMDefense Consulting

Careers

Confidential mandates for exceptional engineers.

Our clients look for professionals whose experience cannot be found on the open market. We offer remuneration that reflects it, and absolute discretion throughout the process.

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Open positions

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Brussels area · hybrid€145,000 – €170,000 + bonus

Lead RF architecture work for a client delivering tactical communication systems to European armed forces.

  • 8+ years in RF design for defence or government programmes
  • Hands-on experience of frequency hopping, wideband receivers or SDR platforms
  • Familiarity with Belgian or NATO acquisition programmes
  • NATO SECRET or national equivalent clearance is a strong advantage

Embedded Cryptography Engineer

Remote within Benelux€130,000 – €155,000

Join a confidential mandate on secure communication products for allied government users.

  • Implementation of cryptographic algorithms on constrained hardware
  • Knowledge of key management and certification processes for classified equipment
  • Experience with national evaluation schemes is highly valued
  • Current or past security clearance

Programme Manager, Defence Procurement

Brussels · full-time€120,000 – €140,000 + car

Support an international client preparing its response to upcoming Belgian defence tenders.

  • 5+ years in defence programme management or public procurement
  • In-depth knowledge of Belgian public procurement procedures
  • Existing network within ministries and contracting authorities
  • Fluent French or Dutch, English required

Our process

Four steps, handled personally by our team.

  1. Introductory conversationAn informal call with one of our talent partners to understand your background and expectations.
  2. Detailed profileA comprehensive CV describing the programmes you have contributed to. Sensitive details may be anonymised.
  3. Technical exchangeA short written exercise based on a realistic scenario, reviewed by our senior engineers.
  4. Client meetingA confidential meeting with the client, usually in Brussels, all travel expenses covered.

Apply in confidence.

Applications are handled by our Talent Acquisition team led by Salva Storkersson. Write to [email protected] and a talent partner will contact you within 48 hours.

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