Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader

Thales; Tubeke; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thales Belgium in Tubize is seeking a Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader to guide a growing cybersecurity team responsible for hardware/software security across the full product lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive threat modeling, cryptography, post-quantum readiness, and ensure governance and adherence to engineering standards. Fluent English is required; 8+ years in leadership or 6+ years with a Master's in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's with 6+ years in cybersecurity/engineering leadership.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex cybersecurity, critical systems, or defense programs.
• Hands-on expertise in threat modeling, hardware/software security measures, and cryptography (including post-quantum algorithms).
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of fostering cross-disciplinary team growth and psychological safety.
• Strong English proficiency (written/verbal); ability to align technical teams and stakeholders on shared objectives.

Responsabilités

• Manage and mentor the team, fostering collaboration, professional growth and performance improvement through regular check-ins.
• Oversee the definition, implementation, and validation of hardware/software security measures across the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to Thales' engineering standards and cybersecurity best practices (e.g., threat modeling, cryptography, post-quantum algorithms).
• Uphold cybersecurity engineering governance in line with Thales' processes, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner with engineering disciplines to integrate security measures into product development.
• Promote transparent communication and alignment on shared goals with stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in threat modeling, embedded systems security, and applicative security to mitigate risks proactively.

Connaissances

Threat modelling

Embedded security

Cryptography

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS/Cybersecurity

Master's in related field

Description du poste

Location: Tubize, Belgium

Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.

In Tubize, you will join more than 250 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others.

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Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader

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Your Mission:

• Manage and mentor the team, fostering collaboration, professional growth and performance improvement through regular check-ins, while ensuring optimal team capacity and sourcing to sustain business growth
• Oversee the definition, implementation, and validation of hardware/software security measures across the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to Thales' engineering standards and cybersecurity best practices (e.g., threat modeling, cryptography, post-quantum algorithms).
• Uphold cybersecurity engineering governance in line with Thales' processes, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner with engineering disciplines (hardware/software teams) to integrate security measures seamlessly into product development.
• Promote transparent communication and alignment on shared goals with stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in threat modeling, embedded systems security, and applicative security to mitigate risks proactively.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's with 6+ years in cybersecurity/engineering leadership.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex cybersecurity, critical systems, or defense programs.
• Hands-on expertise in threat modeling, hardware/software security measures, and cryptography (including post-quantum algorithms).
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of fostering cross-disciplinary team growth and psychological safety.
• Strong English proficiency (written/verbal); ability to align technical teams and stakeholders on shared objectives.

Camilla Christovam

Talent Acquisition Partner