Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Innovation Engineer with technical leadership skills to lead strategic projects with high impact in defense and cyberdefense, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring product evolution.
Key Highlights:
1. Participation in high-impact technological strategic projects
2. Technical leadership in innovation projects and team coordination
3. Stability, innovative projects, and a personalized career plan
Location:
Barcelona, CT, ES
Professional Profile: Defense and Security
Required Experience: More than 2 years of experience
Work Modality: Hybrid
**Join our Cyberdefense Innovation Team!**
As part of our positioning as a leading company in the field of **defense and cyberdefense**, we seek to hire an **Innovation Engineer with technical leadership** to participate in high-impact technological strategic projects funded at national and international levels.
The role targets professionals with experience in **technical leadership**, innovation project management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams, with a strong results orientation and focus on developing advanced solutions in the field of **military cyberdefense**.
**What will you do?**
* Ensure **technical and strategic alignment** with the **product architect**, guaranteeing proper product evolution and technological strategy development.
* Support **project development planning**, as well as **backlog management**, in agile environments.
* Functionally coordinate and lead **multidisciplinary technical teams**, monitoring project progress and daily development activities.
* Assist in **effort, resource, and risk management**, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.
* Manage **deliverables, milestones, and work plans**, ensuring achievement of objectives, deadlines, and quality standards.
* Ensure the **definition and creation of designs, prototypes, and proof-of-concept demonstrations**, aligned with reference architectures and the unit’s technological strategy.
* Participate in **technological innovation projects**, staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in cyberdefense.
* Coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders—both technical and non-technical—in national and international contexts.
**✅ Requirements**
**Mandatory**
* ✅ Experience in **technical leadership roles** within innovation projects.
* ✅ Strong **organizational, planning, and decision-making skills**.
* ✅ Experience in **risk, resource, and conflict resolution management**.
* ✅ Results orientation and accountability for commitments made.
* ✅ Experience working with **multidisciplinary teams**.
* ✅ Degree in **Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field**.
* ✅ **Advanced English**, both spoken and written.
**➕ Preferred Qualifications**
* ➕ Prior experience in **management or technical leadership positions**.
* ➕ Knowledge of **cybersecurity and emerging technologies**.
* ➕ Experience in projects funded by the **European Commission (H2020 / Horizon Europe, FP7, EDF)**, **NATO**, national funds, or similar programs.
* ➕ Orientation toward the **military cyberdefense market**.
* ➕ Postgraduate education (Master’s or PhD).
* ➕ **Negotiation skills**, and clear, effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
* ➕ Experience in **agile work environments**.
* ➕ Immediate availability.
**What are we looking for in you?**
We seek a candidate who is:
* Proactive, analytical, and problem-solving oriented.
* Innovative-minded with strategic vision.
* Capable of technically leading complex teams and projects.
* Interpersonally skilled, with ability to build consensus.
* Committed to quality, innovation, and the real-world impact of developed solutions.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We want to get to know you and understand **what you can bring**.
**What do we offer?**
* **Stability and future** **✨**
Long-term projects within a leading company in Defense and Cyberdefense.
* **Strategic and innovative projects**
Participation in high-impact technological European and national programs.
* **Collaborative, high-level technical environment**
Expert, multidisciplinary, and highly qualified teams.
* **Personalized career plan**
Professional development aligned with your technical and leadership growth.
* **Continuous training**
Access to specialized and technical training programs.
* **Flexibility and work-life balance**
Work model adapted to project needs.
* **Competitive compensation**
Aligned with your experience and level of responsibility.
**Selection Process**
* **Profile review**
* **Initial contact**
* **Technical interview**
* **Interview with Talent Acquisition**
* **Offer and onboarding**
* ️ Estimated process duration: **\~2 weeks**
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