Data Link Service Manager

About MBDA

MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet all current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force). As a European partner and global player, MBDA is at the heart of the sovereignty of our European nations and their allies by providing them with decisive military capabilities for national security and strategic autonomy. The Group's products are in service with over 90 armed forces worldwide. With over 13,000 people working together in France, the UK, Italy, Germany, and Spain, MBDA is the most successful example of successful industrial integration in the European defense sector. The skills of our employees cover all aspects of the design, development, production, support, and services of complex weapon systems. At MBDA, a sense of mission unites us: to contribute to the sovereignty of nations and preserve our security and freedom in Europe. To achieve this, collaboration and trust are essential. MBDA must meet unique challenges to respond to the needs of the armed forces in the face of new threats. Motivated by technological challenges, we push the boundaries of innovation, science, and technology to develop cutting-edge solutions. We encourage self-improvement in a unique environment that offers opportunities for each of us. Together, we are proud of the role we play.

Job Description

Within the Technical Directorate, reporting to the Radiofrequency (RF) Sensors department, you will be responsible for leading and developing the data link service. This service, comprising about ten employees, brings together complementary expertise: system architectures, equipment project management, and performance studies, at the heart of the design and development of data link systems for our missiles. Interfacing with numerous stakeholders, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment, in close collaboration with project teams, engineering entities, and leading external partners (European industrial companies, state organizations, and research centers). You will directly contribute to strategic and structuring subjects, in line with current and future challenges of embedded communication systems. In this role, you will: - Guarantee the service's commitments (workload/resources, costs, deadlines, performance) in line with project needs, - Supervise the activities of system architects and equipment managers, ensuring technical consistency and adherence to milestones, - Lead the service's technical dynamic, validating work carried out and structuring decision-making, - Develop synergies between programs and ensure data link challenges are properly addressed within projects and integration activities, - Contribute to the development of skills and the maturity of the profession, by defining technical roadmaps and identifying innovation areas, - Initiate and manage technical partnerships with external stakeholders (ONERA, CEA Tech...), and contribute to the preparation of future solutions in conjunction with foresight teams, - Ensure close management of your team: supporting career development, skill enhancement, resource management, and participation in recruitment. You will thus play a key role in structuring the profession, project performance, and the preparation of future capabilities. Our remuneration includes a fixed salary and additional individual elements (a variable component for our management staff and a seniority bonus as well as an annual bonus for our non-management staff) or collective elements depending on the company's performance and results (profit sharing, incentive). Numerous services/benefits are also offered: company restaurant, employee savings plan (PEG, PERCOL), social protection (health and provident insurance), social and economic committee, internal infirmary, and occupational health service... A role with significant strategic and managerial impact? An expert team at the heart of defense system communication challenges? A multidisciplinary and international environment? The opportunity to contribute to major technological innovations?

Candidate Profile

Graduated with a Bac+5 (engineering school or equivalent), you have significant experience (10 years and more) in demanding technical environments, allowing you to develop dual expertise in technical leadership and team coordination. You have solid knowledge in telecommunications, signal processing, and electronics, with a good understanding of system challenges. Initial management experience is appreciated, but above all, you are recognized for your ability to unite, structure, and advance a team in a demanding and highly interactive environment. With excellent interpersonal skills, you know how to convince, arbitrate, and champion technical subjects with high visibility. Your analytical and synthesis skills enable you to make informed decisions in complex contexts. A good level of English is required. Eager to lead an expert team and champion future technical subjects? Join us!