R&D - Head of System

Mission

At  Ion Beam Applications (IBA) , we develop advanced particle accelerator technologies used in industrial markets for applications such as materials modification, sterilization, and water traetment. The  Industrial Solutions Division  is a key innovation engine within IBA, delivering high-value, technically complex systems to global customers.

As we scale and innovate, we are transforming our engineering processes through a  renovated Systems Engineering  approach to manage increasing complexity and ensure long-term system scalability, reliability, and compliance.

The  Head of Systems Engineering  is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the systems engineering strategy across the division. You will lead team in charge of the development and implementation of system methodologies, tools, enabling requirements, architectures, integration and associated system ownership that drive product excellence, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role blends  technical mastery, strategic vision, and leadership excellence , and is central to the success of our product development and delivery.

Challenges we trust you with

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

Develop and champion the systems engineering vision and roadmap aligned with IBA’s business and technology objectives.

Translate business goals into actionable engineering frameworks; drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) adoption using Polarion and Enterprise Architect.

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team (systems architects, requirements engineers, system owners, V&V engineers).

Foster a high-performance, learning-driven culture and support professional development and succession planning.

Oversee the systems engineering lifecycle : stakeholder analysis, requirements, architecture, integration, and verification.

Develop modular system / subsystem architectures and ensure robust allocation of functionality and clear interface definitions.

Define and refine key quality attributes including safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Ensure clear, traceable flow-down of system requirements; implement structured reviews of architecture and design trade-offs.

Drive full lifecycle traceability and rigorous model development using MBSE tools.

Define verification and validation strategies using multiphysics simulators, factory-level and field integration.

Guarantee regulatory compliance and readiness for safety-critical applications.

Establish robust configuration management and change control practices, maintaining regulatory and safety alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

Oversee non-conformity resolution, technical support, and escalations for critical system issues.

Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and manage product roadmaps, obsolescence, and technical debt.

Ensure seamless alignment between legacy and future systems for interoperability and long-term support.

What we value