Head of Design Office

Description

The company in a nutshell :

A French leader in anti-drone technology within this emerging industry with huge potential, its systems enhance public safety and protect critical infrastructure such as military bases, warships, prisons, civilian airports, ports, presidential palaces, and VIP convoys. This rapidly growing gem has many prestigious clients, including the French Ministries of Defense, the Interior, and Justice.

CERBAIR is looking for highly motivated recruits who are passionate about innovation, defense, and security, and who are ready to fight to capture a huge market and manage the explosion of drones in our modern societies. Autonomy, dynamism, team spirit, and reliability are essential.

• 😎 One seminar a year (usually including sports)
• A job with meaning!
• Celebrating everyday successes with colleagues
• 🤗 A close‑knit, caring team that will be delighted to welcome you!
• 🛴Coverage of the sustainable mobility package

Mission

As Design Office Manager , you will be responsible for:

Oversee the design and development of our RF hardware systems (antennas, receivers, transmitters, filters), from defining specifications to validation in a real-world environment.

Supervise the production of RF electronic cards : component selection, circuit architecture, performance optimization (noise, linearity, power consumption), and validation in an anechoic chamber or in the field.

Ensure the technical excellence of our products, in collaboration with the R&D, production, and quality teams, and in compliance with military and civil standards (EMC, MIL-STD, etc.).

Coordinate subcontractors (manufacturing, assembly, testing) and technical partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Improving our engineering processes : design methodologies, technical risk management, and traceability of changes.

Lead a team of engineers and technicians , promoting skills development and innovation.

Participate in technical reviews with customers and partners, and contribute to the product roadmap by proposing solutions tailored to operational needs.

Profile

Education : Engineering degree (5 years of higher education) in electronics, telecommunications, or RF systems, with a specialization in radio frequency circuit design.

Experience : Minimum 5 years in RF hardware design, ideally in the defense, aerospace, or critical systems sectors. Experience in team management and technical project management required.

• Expertise in RF electronics : board design (schematics, high-frequency routing, impedance matching), knowledge of technologies (SDR, amplifiers, mixers, synthesizers).
• Knowledge of CAD tools , RF simulation, and measurement methods (network analyzer, spectrum, phase noise).
• Experience in system integration and troubleshooting issues related to interference or electromagnetic compatibility.
• Knowledge of industrial constraints (reliability, thermal management, harsh environments).
• Knowledge of signal processing or embedded development (FPGA, C/C++) is appreciated.
• Rigorous and methodical : ability to document and validate each stage of the design process.
• Leadership and collaboration : leading multidisciplinary teams and liaising with other departments.
• Autonomy and pragmatism : ability to prioritize and make technical decisions in a dynamic environment.