Strategic Technology Lead(D/F/M)

Job Description

Elancourt, France. Airbus Defence and Space's Airbus Public Safety & Security (PSS) department is a world‑leading provider of mission‑critical communication and collaboration solutions. With a 25‑year legacy in narrowband radio, we are accelerating a bold transformation toward broadband connectivity (5G, 5G‑Advanced, 6G, satellite‑backhaul and beyond), digitalized mission‑focused applications, end‑to‑end cloud‑native software, and hybrid operations that ensure coexistence of legacy and next‑generation networks.

Opportunity

As Strategic Technology Lead , you will steer PSS through this transformative era. You will orient decisions of our critical technology activities, driving the following pillars:

• Research & Technology (R&T) : EU & national research projects, co‑creation, experiments, aligning R&T with the business roadmap.
• Technology Strategy : Trend monitoring, strategic roadmap management, partnership scouting, long‑term tech vision.
• Standardization : 3GPP/ETSI participation, advocacy, knowledge transfer, ensuring our solutions win the standards race.
• Regulation : Spectrum, security & privacy, compliance with NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, ITU/NATO directives.
• Patent Portfolio Management : Foster more patent filing and IP mindset, cost optimization, protection of our IP.
• Industry Cooperation : Engagement with TCCA, AFNUM, BAPCO, EU CCS, EENA, 450‑Alliance, joint white‑papers, market & tech promotion.
• Representation : Tech events, hackathons, media, internal sharing, external visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation and build a unified CTO organization that integrates the seven activities, defines ownership, and establishes robust governance processes.
• Shape the future of mission‑critical collaboration solutions by setting the technical vision for connectivity technologies, regulations, and commercial landscape.
• Act as a technical authority, decide which technologies enter our portfolio and deliver more value to users.
• Support standard‑setting success, influence ETSI specifications, and turn regulatory changes into competitive advantages.
• Secure our IP and market position: oversee patent strategy, manage portfolio, protect innovations while ensuring cost efficiency.
• Forge strategic partnerships with technology vendors, telcos, cloud providers, academia, and industry consortia.
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration between engineering, sales, operations, and procurement to align roadmaps with customer needs and business goals.
• Represent PSS globally: speak at conferences, media, and internal events; cultivate a reputation as a thought leader.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: stay ahead of evolving spectrum, cybersecurity, and data‑privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in telecom/mission‑critical communications, with at least 8 years in a senior technology leadership role.
• Technical depth in 4G/5G, 5G‑Advanced, 6G concepts, broadband radio, satellite backhaul, and integration of AI‑driven networking, quantum‑resilient security, and standards processes.
• Strategic vision: translate market trends and regulatory shifts into actionable roadmaps and partnerships.
• Standardization & Regulation: hands‑on experience in 3GPP/ETSI working groups, spectrum management, and global regulatory frameworks.
• IP & Patent Management: knowledge of patent filing, portfolio optimization, and IP strategy.
• Leadership: track record of building high‑performing, cross‑functional teams; excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Global mindset: comfortable operating across multiple geographies, cultures, and time zones.
• Security clearance: this position requires a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary, equity options, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

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