Job description
Job details
- Location: Vélizy-Villacoublay, Versailles
- Work mode: Onsite
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: Salary details are available in the employer description.
Role overview
Thales is seeking an IVVQ Manager for Agentic AI Engineering in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France. This is a Full-time, Onsite position focused on integration, verification, validation, and qualification of AI systems within the Defence & Security, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. The role requires leadership in quality assurance processes for cutting-edge AI technologies. Salary details are available in the employer description.
Job details
This position is based in Vélizy-Villacoublay, near Versailles, France, and is an Onsite role. Thales is a global leader in high technology, investing nearly 4.5 billion euros annually in Research & Development. The IVVQ Manager will oversee validation and qualification activities for agentic AI systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards while contributing to safer, more sustainable, and inclusive technological solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities for agentic AI systems
- Define and implement IVVQ strategies aligned with aerospace and defense standards
- Manage cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance of AI engineering projects
- Coordinate testing campaigns and validation processes for complex AI-driven systems
- Report on IVVQ progress, risks, and quality metrics to senior stakeholders
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in IVVQ, systems engineering, or quality assurance roles
- Strong knowledge of verification and validation methodologies in aerospace or defense
- Experience with AI/ML systems integration and testing processes
- Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754A, or equivalent
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Fluency in French and English required
Benefits
- Work on cutting-edge AI and defense technologies
- Join a global leader investing heavily in R&D
- Contribute to safer and more sustainable solutions
- Collaborative and innovative work environment