Lead Industrialisation

Gallium Defense is rewriting the rules of airspace security in the context of rapidly evolving drone threats. They design and build next-generation, military-grade radar systems that deliver high-performance 3D detection at competitive pricing — supporting growing demand and closing critical capacity gaps.

The Role

As their Lead Industrialisation , you will own the immediate challenge of coordinating the manufacturing of Gallium Defense's first test prototypes while simultaneously building the small-series production capability that follows. You will work with a mix of internal resources and external partners, serving as interim procurement lead until a dedicated function is established, navigating manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the manufacturing of first test prototypes end-to-end, managing timelines, subcontractors, internal resources, and quality checkpoints.
• Define and implement the manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and supplier base needed to move from one-off prototypes to repeatable small-series production.
• Act as interim procurement lead: source and negotiate with component suppliers, manage BOMs, and track lead times until a dedicated function is in place.
• Work with R&D engineers to embed manufacturing constraints early through DFM reviews, cost reduction, and assembly simplification.

Experience and Background:

• Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5+ years of experience spanning at least two of: industrialization, manufacturing engineering, and procurement/supply chain.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate hardware manufacturing with external subcontractors.
• Hands-on, get-things-done profile, comfortable navigating ambiguity and owning problems outside core expertise.
• Experience with BOMs, ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation.
• Fluent French and professional technical English.

Why Join Gallium Defense?

• Build the industrial foundations behind cutting-edge radar systems that directly contribute to counter-drone and airspace protection capabilities.
• Take ownership of the journey from first prototypes to repeatable small-series production, shaping how our products are manufactured from day one.
• Play a key role in designing manufacturing processes, supplier networks, and supply chain operations in a fast-growing deep-tech startup.
• Work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations, collaborating closely with R&D to turn innovative designs into robust, manufacturable products.
• Influence critical industrial and sourcing decisions with a high level of autonomy and direct impact on the company's growth.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team where ideas move quickly from concept to reality.
• Join a company redefining how advanced sensing systems are designed, industrialized, and scaled.