Supplier Oversight Engineer – Defense

GROUPE LR TECHNOLOGIES

. Provide technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors delivering electronic equipment and embedded software .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBourges • FranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €42,000 - €52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing suppliers and subcontractors in the electronics and embedded software sectors, with a strong focus on project management, requirements traceability, and integration processes. Proficient in both English and French, with a solid understanding of functional safety and information systems security.

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Supplier ManagementRequirements TraceabilityProject ManagementSoftware IntegrationFunctional Safety

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Hard Skills

Electronics Development ProcessesEmbedded SystemsTest StrategiesValidation PlansDrafting SpecificationsLinuxQNXVxWorksCC++

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingDiplomacyAssertiveness

Tools & Technologies

JiraGitWindowsQtVB/Macros

Certifications & Qualifications

Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseRailEmbedded SoftwareElectronic Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonQtTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors delivering electronic equipment and embedded software
Monitor progress, deliverable quality, costs, schedules, and risks
Define and manage corrective action plans
Lead supplier reviews and progress meetings in French and English
Draft statements of work and technical requirements specifications
Prepare impact analysis reports and ensure requirements traceability
Analyze and challenge suppliers’ test strategies, validation plans, and test specifications
Support the execution of testing
Contribute to the software and hardware/software integration of delivered equipment
Address functional safety, information systems security, and testability requirements
Create and maintain schedules, backlogs, and dashboards using Jira and Git
Provide reporting to program management
Coordinate communication with procurement, quality, systems engineering, and program teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree or Master’s degree (five years of higher education) in electronics, embedded systems, industrial IT, or a related field
At least five years of experience managing suppliers/subcontractors or technical projects involving electronics or embedded software, ideally in the defense, aerospace, or rail industries
Strong knowledge of software and electronic equipment development processes (V-model)
Experience drafting software and hardware specifications and managing requirements traceability
Experience with software and hardware/software integration, test strategies, validation plans, and test specifications
Project management skills: scheduling, cost management, risk management, and backlog management
Experience with Linux, QNX, VxWorks, and Windows environments; Git and Jira tools
The following would be advantageous: knowledge of C, C++, Python, Qt, and VB/macros; Ethernet and discrete/analog I/O protocols; ability to read electronic schematics; unit testing (e.g., VectorCAST); functional safety, information systems security, and testability
Fluent professional English
Cross-functional leadership, diplomacy and assertiveness in supplier relationships, attention to detail, strong synthesis and writing skills, proactive planning, and problem-solving ability
This position requires defense security clearance: French or European Union citizenship required
100% on-site position in Bourges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract and a strategic role at the heart of high-value, technologically advanced defense programs
A position at the intersection of technical expertise and project management, ideal for developing your leadership skills
Close support from your manager and guidance for your career development
A community of 600 Libelliens
Regular events
Recognized company culture (Great Place to Work, B Corp)