Test and Validation Manager - Optronic Systems F/H

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Update on 08/01/2024

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

Who are we ?

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 over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 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).

Job description

Within the R&D technical team, your role will be to work on the entire V-cycle of product development, particularly focusing on the phases of Integration, Verification, and Validation of complex optronic systems (especially Optical Ground Stations).

Your tasks will include:

Defining verification and validation criteria for our components, subsystems, and hardware systems (optical, electronic, mechanical, etc.), as well as designing the corresponding control benches.
Monitoring and integrating the product, progressively validating that the subsystems meet the specified requirements.
Conducting tests and technical investigations in case of non-compliance and proposing solutions for problem resolution.
Serving as a technical interface between our team and the business teams, ensuring smooth and effective communication.
Ensuring the traceability of requirements.
Contributing to the creation of architectural documentation and various technical documents.
Participating in the development of a system methodology within the R&D team, thus enhancing the efficiency of our product development process.

Essential skills

With a background as engineer (Master's degree) you have developed skills in electronics and/or optoelectronics.

You have a first experience in system engineering acquired in industrial environments.
Experience in setting up hardware tests, validation, and verification (IVV or V&V) is a significant asset for this position.
Your broad technical knowledge, methodical approach, and ability to manage relationships involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines will be your main strengths.

You are recognized for your ability to:

Work in a team.
Communicate effectively and convincingly, both internally and with external partners.
Analyze, synthesize, challenge, and introduce arguments.
Actively listen.
Adapt to complex situations and evolving, uncertain environments.
You are curious, proactive, and oriented towards innovation.
Fluency in French and Proficiency in professional English, both written and spoken, is required.