Global Sourcing Manager Sensors & Optics
Signal Processing Engineer (RF Processing & Analytics) has an opening for a Global Sourcing Manager Sensors & Optics in Paris, France. The listing describes it as a full-time, management position.
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Signal Processing Engineer (RF Processing & Analytics) has an opening for a Global Sourcing Manager Sensors & Optics in Paris, France. The listing describes it as a full-time, management position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 5 to 8 years of experience and French and English language skills.
The advert names supply chain as a skill for this role.
The employer does not state a salary in this listing; DGJ Insight below shows an official pay benchmark for the place where one exists.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside France should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on Arbeitnow on Nov 6, 2026.
- Employer
- Signal Processing Engineer (RF Processing & Analytics)
- Location
- Paris, France
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- management
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience asked
- 5 to 8 years
- Languages asked
- French and English
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on Arbeitnow
- Employer text
- 400 words, about 2 min to read
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About the role
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01About Us
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
02About the Role
As Global Sourcing Manager Sensors & Optics, you own the supply chain strategy and sourcing for Harmattan AI’s optical assemblies and advanced sensor technologies. You are the first hire in this specialized area, working side by side with Engineering, Product, Program and Production. You secure the parts, materials and manufacturing services that are critical to our systems, balancing cost, reliability and quality as we scale.
03Responsibilities
Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for optical and sensor technologies.
Source specialized components, materials and manufacturing services for optical assemblies and sensor subsystems.
Build and manage a strategic supplier network across emerging and established product lines.
Vet vendor technical capabilities alongside engineering teams, covering performance, quality systems and production readiness.
Negotiate and structure robust commercial terms that optimize unit economics and protect supply continuity.
Identify and de-risk supply chain exposure across a complex, rapidly scaling electronics supply chain.
Partner with Engineering, Product, Program and Production to align sourcing decisions with design and delivery priorities.
Own supplier performance on cost, lead time and quality, and travel to supplier sites as needed.
04Candidate Requirements
Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related field.
5 to 8 years of experience sourcing optical, imaging or sensor technologies, ideally in defense, aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
Strong technical understanding of sensors and optical assemblies, enough to challenge suppliers and engineers on feasibility and quality.
Proven commercial skills in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Full ownership mindset, with the ability to build a function from scratch in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites.
Full commitment to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision and growth plans, with a willingness to go the extra mile.
Fluency in French and English required.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
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