Project Lead Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Project Lead / Scrum Master to join our team in the semiconductor industry. In this role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams working on electronics, PCB design, FPGA development, firmware, and Python-based tools , ensuring alignment with deadlines, quality standards, and customer requirements. Acting as both Project Lead and Scrum Master , you will foster agile collaboration across domains while maintaining structured planning, risk management, and reporting.

The role :

• Lead technical development projects from concept to delivery within electronics and software scope.
• Serve as Scrum Master/SAFe facilitator: organize sprints, manage backlogs, run ceremonies, drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including electronics engineers, FPGA developers, firmware/software specialists.
• Track project milestones, resources, risks, and deliverables using structured project management methodologies.
• Ensure efficient communication between stakeholders, technical teams, and management.
• Promote best practices in processes, documentation, and development flow.
• Work closely with engineering on PCB design cycles, hardware validation, integration testing, and quality assurance.
• Support budgeting, planning, reporting, and decision-making at program level.
• Drive technical understanding across domains (electronics, Python tools, FPGA/firmware) to guide priorities and unblock development.

Your profile :

• Strong background in hardware/electronics development (PCB, FPGA, embedded/firmware).
• Familiar with Python for tooling, automation or test-related tasks.
• Experience as Project Lead/Project Manager in R&D environments.
• Hands-on with Scrum/SAFe or similar agile frameworks.
• Clear communicator, structured, proactive and comfortable driving delivery.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and IT consulting, with over 57,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. ALTEN Netherlands empowers clients in sectors such as high-tech, mobility, energy, and life sciences through our five local offices and 550+ engineers and consultants.

If you’re driven by documentation excellence, cost-effective design, and engineering clarity — we’d love to meet you.