Responsable Service Liaison de Données H/F - MBDA

About MBDA

MBDA is a global leader in missiles and missile systems, the only European group capable of meeting the needs of the three armed forces. More than 20,000 employees in France, the UK, Italy, and Germany are united by a common mission: to guarantee the sovereignty and freedom of European nations and their allies. Through their expertise—from design to operational maintenance—and their passion for technology, they are shaping the defense of today and tomorrow together. At MBDA, the meaning of our mission unites us: contributing to national sovereignty and preserving our security and freedom in Europe. To achieve this, collaboration and trust are essential. MBDA faces unique challenges in meeting the needs of armed forces against new threats. Motivated by technological challenges, we push the boundaries of innovation, science, and technology to develop leading solutions. We encourage self-transcendence in a unique environment that offers opportunities to each of us. Together, we are proud of the role we play.

Job Description

Within the Technical Directorate, reporting to the Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors department, you will be responsible for managing 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 manufacturers, state organizations, and research centers). You will contribute directly 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 performed and structuring decision-making.
• Develop synergies between programs and ensure proper consideration of data link challenges 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 anticipation teams.
• Provide close management of your team: support career development, skill enhancement, resource management, and participation in recruitment.

You will thus play a key role in structuring the profession, project performance, and preparing future capabilities.

Our compensation includes a fixed salary and additional individual elements (a variable part for our executives and an seniority bonus and an annual bonus for our non-executives) or collective elements depending on company performance and results (profit sharing, incentive pay). Numerous services/benefits are also offered: company restaurant, employee savings plans (PEG, PERCOL), social protection (health and provident insurance), works council, internal infirmary, and occupational health service...

Key aspects of the role

• A role with strong 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?

Qualifications

Graduated with a Master's degree (engineering school or equivalent), you have significant experience (10 years or more) in demanding technical environments, allowing you to develop a dual competence 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 environment with strong interaction. With excellent interpersonal skills, you know how to convince, arbitrate, and champion highly visible technical subjects. Your analytical and synthetic skills allow you to make informed decisions in complex contexts. A good level of English is required.

Want to lead an expert team and champion future technical subjects? Join us!

Key skills/competency

• Data Link Systems
• System Architecture
• Telecommunications
• Signal Processing
• RF Sensors
• Technical Leadership
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Innovation
• Defense Systems