Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader

Thales; Tubeke; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thales in Belgium is seeking a Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader based in Tubize. You will manage a team dedicated to ensuring adherence to cybersecurity best practices and engineering standards across diverse products, fostering professional growth and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with significant experience in leading teams and applying cybersecurity measures. Proficiency in English and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong English proficiency (written/verbal).

Responsabilités

• Manage and mentor the team, fostering collaboration and performance improvement.
• Oversee the definition, implementation, and validation of security measures across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Thales' engineering standards and cybersecurity best practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into product development.

Connaissances

Threat modeling

Hardware/software security measures

Cryptography

Team management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related STEM field

Master’s degree

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.

Cybersecurity Product Engineering Team Leader

Location: Tubize #ON-SITE

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.