Hardware and Services Application Engineer

Jobtailor; Massy; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor, based in Massy, France, seeks a technical proposals engineer to support the Nuclear Controls team through the full development cycle of proposals and related technical activities.

You will analyze specifications, define technical scope, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate with Engineering, Project, and Procurement teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong collaboration with Sales.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in automation, electronics, electrical engineering, or instrumentation — or BTS/DUT with significant energy industry experience.
• Awareness of nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements (ISO 19443, RCC‑E).
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems (auxiliary systems, turbine, generator, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix and multicultural environment; professional English.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the full development cycle of technical proposals: creation and management of proposals.
• Analyze customer specifications and identify technical, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Define the technical scope of proposals (products, services, options).
• Prepare cost estimates and provisional schedules with support from internal teams.
• Provide technical support to Sales during clarification and negotiation phases.
• Participate in technical discussions and proposal reviews with customers.
• Ensure technical and contractual handover to Project teams upon order.
• Capture lessons learned to improve future proposals.

Skills

Engineering background

Nuclear industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Nuclear Controls team, you will take part in the full development cycle of technical proposals: creation and management of proposals
• Analyze customer specifications and identify technical, regulatory and contractual requirements
• Contribute to defining the commercial strategy and industrial concept, in coordination with the Sales teams
• Define the technical scope of proposals (products, services, options)
• Technical and economic structuring
• Prepare cost estimates and provisional schedules with support from internal teams (Engineering departments, Project teams, Experts, Procurement)
• Identify and analyze risks and opportunities (technical, schedule, contractual) and propose appropriate mitigation plans
• Ensure the technical coherence and robustness of proposals
• Provide technical support to Sales during clarification and negotiation phases
• Participate in technical discussions and proposal reviews with customers
• Help establish long-term relationships with key clients
• Ensure technical and contractual handover to Project teams upon order
• Capture lessons learned to improve future proposals
• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of sales support tools (product & service databases, catalogs, sales materials)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (engineering school or Master) in a technical field such as automation, electronics, electrical engineering, or instrumentation — or a technical diploma (BTS/DUT or equivalent) with significant experience in the energy industry (nuclear, oil & gas)
• Awareness of nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements (ISO 19443, RCC‑E)
• General knowledge of nuclear power plant systems (auxiliary systems, turbine, generator, etc.)
• Good understanding of the industrial environment and its stakeholders
• Ability to develop technical expertise in control and instrumentation (I&C) or control systems for one or more products and services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, synthesis and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working in a matrix and multicultural environment
• Professional English (written and spoken)