Engineering Delivery Manager - Satcom

6w1 month ago

Thales

FR · Full-time · €80,000 – €100,000

About this role

You will join the Stations Engineering team at Thales' Gennevilliers Campus, the heart of design and development for major defense systems including satellite communications. This role centers on developing compact SatCom terminals for the latest LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite constellations, utilizing AESA antenna technology for On-The-Move applications on land, air, or maritime platforms.

As Engineering Delivery Manager, you will establish the development strategy and oversee all engineering phases from requirements expression through to final delivery. You serve as the direct technical interface with the client, answering questions on station-related issues while relying on Thales experts across various domains.

You will pilot multidisciplinary engineering activities—internal teams and subcontractors—covering system design, integration, validation, qualification, industrialization, and production support. You are accountable for technical commitments, development costs, series costs, and schedule adherence, identifying and managing risks and opportunities throughout the project.

This role offers continuous skills development through training paths, internal academies, and communities within an inclusive environment that respects work-life balance. You will contribute to Thales' recognized societal and environmental commitments while leading cutting-edge satellite communication solutions for defense forces.

Requirements

Proven experience in managing engineering delivery for complex satellite communication or defense systems
In-depth knowledge of satellite communication systems including LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations
Familiarity with AESA antenna technology and On-The-Move terminal applications
Strong ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external subcontractors
Experience in risk and opportunity management within engineering projects
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills

Responsibilities

Establish the development strategy and ensure overall engineering piloting from requirements expression to delivery
Pilot system engineering activities for the terminal across all development phases: conception, integration, validation, qualification, industrialization, and production support
Organize and lead multidisciplinary internal engineering teams and subcontractors according to the management plan, defining and implementing appropriate action plans
Guarantee technical commitments, development cost adherence, series cost control, and on-time delivery of the solution
Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout engineering activities
Assure communication as the technical referent for the station with the client and operational teams, up to factory acceptance and on-site testing

Benefits

Attractive compensation package reflecting your experience and ambition
Continuous skills development through training programs, internal academies, and communities
Inclusive, supportive environment with respect for work-life balance
Recognized societal and environmental commitment from a global technology leader
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communication solutions for defense forces