Team Lead

Are you the person people turn to when a complex technical challenge needs clarity?

Do you enjoy connecting software, hardware, and customer needs into one coherent solution?

And are you someone who sees potential in people and knows how to guide them toward it?

If this sounds like you, let's talk. You could be the Team Lead who helps us shape high-impact engineering projects, grow our people, and push forward solutions used in some of the most advanced scientific and industrial environments worldwide.

About the role

We are expanding our technical leadership capacity in the Services department. We're looking for a Team Lead with strong technical breadth across SW & HW and a genuine ability to understand and develop people. You will join a domain where teamwork, ownership, and constructive thinking are highly valued.

At first, you will work closely with our Senior Architect to learn our systems hands-on. At the same time, you will support the Group Leader in both technical and people-leadership responsibilities. Over time, you can grow into a broader leadership role if this is your ambition.

We know our domain is specialized, so if you're new to fusion or control-system environments, don't worry. We will give you all the support you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead small and mid-sized development projects as the technical authority.
• Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and solutions.
• Break down work, estimate effort, and identify required technical skills.
• Act as the PM's technical counterpart — explaining technical challenges, priorities, and project status in a clear, high-level way.
• Join discussions with customers to understand what they really need.
• Shape technical concepts and proposals together with our sales and engineering teams.
• Guide team members through 1:1s, coaching, technical feedback, and career development.
• Identify people's potential, recognize blockers, and support their growth.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Technical background across multiple technologies (eg: C++, PLC, FPGA, LabVIEW, etc.).
• Hands-on software or hardware development experience.
• Ability to design technical concepts, estimate work, and mentor engineers.
• Experience in mentoring juniors and supporting team members in making technical decisions.
• Leadership and people skills, with the capacity to guide a diverse team of engineers towards a common project goal.
• Ability to balance business and team needs to meet expectations, timelines, and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with both customers and internal teams.
• An open mind for discussion and team collaboration.

Education

• B.Sc. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related technical disciplines.

What we offer

• Employment contract for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period.
• A work environment with flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
• Plenty of personal and professional growth opportunities combined with a competitive and periodically updated salary tailored to your skills, experiences, and results.
• Interesting work full of challenges in an international working environment.
• Opportunities to work abroad.
• High-impact learning culture: regular in-house and external training sessions and a team of international professionals eager to help you grow.
• Many recreational after-work activities, unlimited coffee, soft drinks, fruit, and other well-being goodies.
• Cosylab events (Teambuilding, New Year's Party, … ).
• Casual atmosphere with friendly faces where you can completely "be yourself."

You will fit perfectly if you share these values

• Think bold:
  We deliver exceptional solutions through courageous thinking, open communication, and the drive to continuously improve.
• Be modest:
  We set our egos aside in actively listening, respecting one another, and embracing the diversity of experience and perspective across the company.
• Work smart:
  We know we get more accomplished by working together, being accountable, focusing our efforts, and going the extra mile.
• Enjoy life:
  We prioritize balance and positivity, nurturing personal wellness and celebrating successes.
• Do good:
  We support one another and are passionate about solving difficult problems that ultimately help make the world a better place.

Apply for the job

Apply latest by Monday 5 January 2026. Your application should include:

• CV,

• brief motivational letter and

• potential recommendations or references.

We're looking forward to meeting You

The Cosylab Team