Head of Engineering (R&D, Propulsion, Satellite, Plasma, Space & Aerospace)

Demexios

Paris

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EUR 80 000 - 120 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

An innovative aerospace company in Paris is seeking a Head of Engineering to support the CTO in coordinating R&D and production efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background (PhD or master’s preferred) and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing product initiatives and ensuring clear communication within teams. Competitive full-time position available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Strong experience in a tech focused environment, ideally in startup or scale-up setting.
Highly trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.
Proficiency in both French and English is a soft requirement.

Responsabilités

Coordinate product-related initiatives and support CTO.
Follow up on R&D and production activities.
Collect and consolidate key data for reporting and decision-making.
Facilitate internal communication of tech strategy.
Monitor strategic projects and track action items.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Formation

PhD or master’s degree in engineering, physics or tech project coordination

Description du poste

Head of Engineering (R&D, Propulsion, Satellite, Plasma, Space & Aerospace)

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We’re hiring a Head of engineering / Deputy CTO (on-site in Paris) on behalf of an innovative ENGINE PROPULSION SATELLITE company of 60 employees in the space technology sector. The organization is known for its cutting-edge propulsion systems for small satellites and has a proven track record of delivering high-performance hardware for clients across Europe, the US, and Asia. With hundreds of systems ordered each year, the company is scaling rapidly and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in satellite mobility.

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive individual to support our CTO in driving technical execution, strategic planning, and team coordination across R&D and production. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing deep-tech company in the space industry, where you will gain a comprehensive view of how breakthrough technologies are brought from concept to launch.

In this role, you will act as the CTO’s operational and organizational extension, ensuring smooth coordination of product-related efforts, structured internal communication, and efficient follow-up on key initiatives — without being expected to make technical decisions.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate product-related initiatives by supporting the planning, tracking, and reporting of ongoing developments.
Follow up on R&D and production activities , providing administrative and organizational assistance on selected projects identified by the CTO.
Collect and consolidate key data from the engineering, production, and R&D teams to generate high-quality reports and dashboards that feed into strategic decision-making.
Support the planning and evolution of the technology roadmap by maintaining timelines, documentation, and ensuring that interdependencies are tracked and addressed.
Facilitate internal communication of the tech strategy by helping to prepare presentations, summaries, and internal updates that translate technical vision into clear messaging.
Ensure consistent monitoring of strategic projects , maintaining tracking tools and timelines, following up with stakeholders, and surfacing potential risks or blockers.
Attend selected meetings (internal and external) to take notes, track action items, and follow up with relevant team members — always acting as a support function, not as a decision-maker or representative.

Skills and qualifications:

PhD (preferred) or master’s degree in engineering, physics or tech project coordination (or a related field).
Strong experience in a tech focused environment (ideally in startup or scale-up setting)
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Being able managing multiple priorities in parallel.
Analytical and structured, with a knack for creating clarity from complex or technical information.
Are highly trustworthy, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive or strategic information with professionalism.
Proficiency in both French and English (soft requirement).

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