System Architecture Manage F/H

Who are we ?

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

Cailabs now employs over 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

Would you like to lead a team of architects and help structure our system engineering methodologies? Are you passionate about highly innovative products and eager to grow within a rapidly expanding environment?

Join Cailabs!

As a System Architecture Manager, within the Technical Department, you will ensure the proper implementation and consistency of our system architectures. You will contribute to the development of new equipment as part of innovative technical projects, such as optical communication systems, optical modules for laser machining, and advanced optoelectronic solutions.

You will be at the heart of innovation, responsible for the design and architecture of systems while managing a team of 4 architects.

You will also contribute to structuring system engineering methodologies in line with INCOSE standards.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of system architects.
• Foster collaboration among team members and across departments.
• Analyze product needs and requirements in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee the design of system architectures, ensuring feasibility and alignment with product goals.
• Ensure the traceability and integration of requirements throughout the development cycle.
• Share best practices in system engineering and promote their adoption within Cailabs.
• Drive and support the development of system methodologies within the R&D team, aligned with international standards (INCOSE).

Essential skills

• Graduate of an engineering school (Master's level) with a specialization in system engineering.
• Proven expertise in system engineering within complex industrial environments (defense, aerospace, space), including team management.
• Proficiency in SysML, MBSE tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Capella), and ideally a framework (e.g., Cesam, Arcadia).
• Strong skills in managing multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Expertise in optics, electronics, or optoelectronics is a plus.
• Analytical mindset, rigor, and the ability to propose solutions in complex environments.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to unite and motivate a team around a shared project.
• Curiosity for new technologies and an innovative mindset.
• Comfortable in uncertain and complex environments.
• Professional proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken.

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a company recognized for its innovation and leadership in photonic solutions.
- Take on a strategic and technical role, where your decisions will directly impact the success of groundbreaking projects.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values expertise and fosters professional growth.

Required languages

• English - Level advanced

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