As Industrialization Engineer, you will bridge the gap between R&D and production by coordinating Gallium Defense’s first radar prototypes. You will build small-series manufacturing capabilities from scratch and act as interim procurement lead. This is a critical role ensuring military-grade hardware reaches the field through scalable, cost-effective industrial processes.
Industrialization Engineer at Gallium Defense
Gallium Defense is rewriting the rules of airspace security by building next-generation, military-grade radar systems designed to counter the rapidly evolving drone threat. If you are a hands-on engineer with 3+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing and procurement, join us in Paris to shape the future of deep-tech defense and see your work move rapidly from concept to deployed field systems.
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Location
Paris, France
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Gallium Defense
Role overview
Defense1-20 employees
Gallium Defense is a new start up that builds deployable, modular sensing systems designed for affordable protection, rapid field integration, scalable coverage, and cost-effective sensing solutions for defense and security use cases.
What you will do
- Coordinate end-to-end manufacturing of first test prototypes, managing subcontractors, timelines, and quality checkpoints to deliver hardware on schedule.
- Design and implement small-series production processes, including tooling, work instructions, and the supporting supplier base required for repeatability.
- Serve as interim procurement lead, managing Bill of Materials (BOMs), component sourcing, and vendor relationships until the function is established.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering with at least three years of professional experience.
- Demonstrates expertise in industrialization and manufacturing engineering, specifically coordinating hardware production with external subcontractors and managing supply chains.
- Is a hands-on generalist fluent in French and proficient in technical English, comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex manufacturing documentation.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the transition from one-off prototypes to small-series production for critical national security hardware used against drone threats.
- Work in the high-growth deep-tech sector, building rugged radar systems that provide affordable, high-performance 3D detection for defense operators.
- Shape the manufacturing culture and engineering processes of an ambitious startup with direct visibility on the final system’s impact.
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