Team Lead for the Tooling Architecture & Development team

Rocket Lab; France; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in satellite communications seeks a Team Lead for the Tooling, Architecture & Development team. In this role, you'll lead a skilled team to develop robust tools for engineering and operations. The position requires collaboration across teams, a strong technical background, and leadership expertise. If you're passionate about innovation and mentoring, consider joining us in transforming connectivity.

Prestations

Flexible schedules

Hybrid/remote work options

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Sustainability initiatives

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems modelling and simulation.
• Experience in a leadership or team lead role.
• Solid understanding of RF communications and satellite system CONOPS.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of systems modelling engineers in tools development.
• Define technical roadmap and architecture for tooling platforms.
• Ensure tools meet business and technical requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Systems Modelling

Innovation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Outils

JULIA

Python

MATLAB

C++

SQL

Description du poste

Connect with Eutelsat Group

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat Group?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We take pride in being led by a female CEO, with one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us: As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology

Job Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking and technically skilled Team Lead for the Tooling, Architecture & Development team. This leadership role sits within the End-to-End Systems Engineering organization and is pivotal in shaping development of robust, scalable, and user-friendly tools that leverage our in-house system models and simulators. You will lead a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining internal tools and platforms which are critical enablers for engineering, operations, and commercial teams across the company. The role requires close collaboration with systems architecture, software engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure our simulation capabilities align with business and engineering goals.

Who You Are:

You are a systems-oriented engineer with a proven track record in leading teams and delivering complex modelling and simulation projects, ideally in the satellite or terrestrial communications industry. You combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You are passionate about mentoring others, driving innovation, and fostering a collaborative team environment. You’re sparked by a fast pace, with new challenges, and the opportunity to learn/invent new techniques. You possess superb communications skills with the ability to work across organisational boundaries.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a small team of systems modelling engineers focused on the architecture, development, and deployment of internal tools based on our in-house system models and simulators.
• Define the technical roadmap and architecture for tooling platforms that support engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Ensure tools are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements and ensure tools meet user needs.
• Oversee software development practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and support team members in their technical and professional growth.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve workflows and decision-making through automation and advanced modelling.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in systems modelling and simulation, with experience in a leadership or team lead role.
• Experience building internal tools or platforms that interface with complex system models or simulators.
• Experience writing requirements for software/tool development.
• Experience developing software collaboratively as part of a team, and the associated software development techniques and best practices.
• Strong programming skills in JULIA or Python; familiarity with MATLAB, C++, SQL is a plus.
• Solid understanding of RF communications and satellite system CONOPS (LEO/MEO/GEO).
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.

Where You’ll Work:

Our team is currently based out of three different locations, any of these are potential options:

• Turin, Italy.
• Paris, France.
• London, UK.

Some travel required.

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