System Architect F/H

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Update on 05/02/2025

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Paris

Who are we ?

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industrial, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth in the space sector with turnkey optical ground stations that incorporate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to leverage the ultra-high-speed capabilities of optics in a commercial ground station.

Today, Cailabs employs more than 120 people, including 36 PhD holders. With 26 patent families filed, the company ranks among the most innovative SMEs in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Job description

Are you looking to apply your expertise in system architecture to the development of innovative products? Do you want to enhance your skills and expertise in complex systems engineering? Are you eager to contribute to the development of system methodology within our R&D teams?

Join Cailabs!

 

As an R&D Systems Architect, you will contribute to the development of new equipment within innovative technical projects such as space laser communications, optical communication systems, and advanced optoelectronic solutions.

 

You will be at the heart of innovation, responsible for the design and architecture of systems while coordinating efforts across several multidisciplinary teams. You will also play a key role in structuring systems engineering methodologies in line with INCOSE standards.

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Analyze system requirements based on the needs expressed by product teams.
  • Draft technical specifications in collaboration with domain teams (primarily optics, electronics, mechanics, and software).
  • Define and coordinate innovative technical solutions, ensuring their feasibility and alignment with product requirements.
  • Develop and propose various system architectures and lead their evaluation.
  • Contribute to the system verification and validation plan, following best practices in requirements management.
  • Coordinate various stakeholders and subsystems, ensuring effective communication between teams while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
  • Oversee and participate in product integration, progressively validating that the completed subsystems meet the specified requirements.
  • Manage requirement traceability throughout the product development process.
  • Support the development of a systems methodology within the R&D team, aligned with international standards.

Essential skills

  • Graduated from an engineering school (Master's degree or equivalent) with a specialization in systems engineering.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in systems engineering within complex industrial environments (defense, aerospace, space).
  • Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary projects and coordinating technical teams.
  • Skills in electronics and/or optoelectronics are a plus.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple technical disciplines (optics, electronics, software) while ensuring overall system consistency.
  • Proficiency in SysML, an MBSE tool (Enterprise Architect, Capella), and ideally a framework (CESAM, Arcadia, etc.).
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
  • Analytical and synthesis capabilities, with the ability to challenge and argue effectively.
  • Curious, proactive, innovation-oriented, and passionate about new technologies.
  • Comfortable working in uncertain and complex environments.
  • Fluent in professional English and French, both written and spoken.

 

The position can be located in Rennes or Paris (with regular travel to Rennes if based in Paris).

 

By joining Cailabs, you’ll find:

  • A brilliant team driven by a shared mission: creating products that address some of the major industrial and technological challenges.
  • The opportunity to join a dynamic structure combining agility with the resources to match its ambitions.
  • A cutting-edge company involved in everything from prototype development to industrialization phases.


And also:

  • Opportunities for sharing and bonding (annual seminars, meals, group games, sports activities, etc.).
    100% company-covered health insurance.
  • A bonus system that rewards both individual and collective performance.
  • Relocation assistance if moving to Rennes.

Joining Cailabs means ensuring that everything is in place to help you perform, improve, and take on new challenges.

Required languages

  • English English - Level advanced

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System Architect F/H

Permanent contract
Full time
Paris

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