International Installation & Deployment Engineer F/H

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Update on 02/02/2026

Contract type: Permanent contract
Work time: Full time
Location Rennes

The company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station.

Cailabs currently has 170 employees, including 40PhDs. With 29 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Post description

With the growth of our international projects, we are strengthening the team responsible for installing our high-technology systems worldwide.

Your role will be essential: you will make it possible to deploy complex technological systems on international sites that are often sensitive and strategic.

You will work on cutting-edge equipment combining optics, mechanics, electronics, and robotics, at the heart of concrete projects where every installation matters.

You will manage the full installation of our systems, from on-site activities to reporting, with direct involvement in continuous improvement and maintenance operations.

Mission Preparation

Take over during the FAT at the factory.
Conduct Site Surveys / Infrastructure Surveys.
Train on the technical specificities of the systems.
Challenge system maturity (Production, V&V, Technical) and suggest constructive improvements.
Occasionally contribute to the integration of OGS systems and custom projects.

Deployment on Customer Sites

Present the solution and support the customer, representing Cailabs on site.
Train the end users.
Manage logistics for the equipment (disassembly, packaging, transport, reception).
Physically install the systems (mechanical, electronic, cabling).
Perform tests and provide troubleshooting.
Carry out the SAT and validate final acceptance on site.

Reporting & Knowledge Sharing

Write intervention reports and appropriate documentation, especially for custom projects.
Actively contribute to feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams: V&V, Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality, Technical, Methods.

Travel Requirements

International trips of 3 to 6 weeks, estimated between 1 and 5 times per year.

Positions Available (3 openings)

1 International Installation Engineer
1 International Installation Engineer (US passport required)
1 International Installation & Maintenance Engineer

For corrective maintenance missions: more frequent and less scheduled trips.

Profile required

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demanding industrial environment

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Networks / Programming, Optics – Lasers – Microscopy, Automation, Robotics / AI, Mechanical Engineering / Construction, Industrial Maintenance, Medical Devices, RF – SatCom – Radar, Electronics

• Hands-on field experience in operational roles such as: Field Service Engineer, Customer Support Engineer, Field Engineer, International Technical Suppor

Soft Skills

• Strong interest in international assignments
• Ability to understand and work with technologies that are still evolving or scaling up
• Advanced level of English
• Strong rigor and composure, team-oriented mindset, good communication skills, autonomy, and adaptability