Design & Development Manager in Space Products - 100 % (m/w/d)
Join Thales Cybersecurity Services as a Design & Development Manager in Space Products - 100 % (m/w/d).
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global leader in space manufacturing, providing high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, and more for over 40 years. We are committed to connecting, securing, observing, exploring, and navigating our world and beyond.
We are seeking a senior manager to lead the design & development team and potentially serve as CTO for Thales Alenia Space in Switzerland, based in Zurich. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project execution, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading the Solution Architect, Engineering, and IVVQ teams
* Ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
* Defining organizational vision and ensuring team competencies and competitiveness
* Participating in bid processes and supporting business development
* Engaging with academia and research organizations to foster innovation
* Managing product strategies, reviews, and design authority in projects
Ideal candidate profile:
* Engineer or physicist with a background in optics and electronics, with software development understanding
* Minimum 10 years of experience in space industry, especially in opto-electronics
* Proven leadership in developing space solutions from concept to hardware delivery
* Proactive, adaptable, and passionate about space technology
* Excellent communication skills in English; French and/or Italian are a plus
What we offer: Competitive benefits, international development opportunities, flexible working, training, and more, in a collaborative environment.
Interested? Contact Frederic Martin via our career portal to apply.
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