Written by 📍 Location: Remote & Occasional On-Site (France / Europe)
🕒 Contract Type: Freelance – Part-time / On-demand
⏳ Mission Duration: 3 to 12 months
📅 Start Date: Q1 2026
💼 Sector: Defense / Naval Technologies / Strategic Studies
💬 Languages: French & English (Fluent)
About Us
We are a leading organizational transformation consultancy supporting multinational clients in designing and executing high-impact strategic initiatives. As part of a major expansion project in the renewable energy sector, we are assembling a dedicated Business Unit of experienced freelance consultants specialized in photovoltaic deployment and energy transition programs.
Your Mission
As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to high-value analytical studies addressing emerging naval technologies, defense capabilities, and advanced materials. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical expertise to support strategic decision-making and innovation programs for leading defense stakeholders.
Your Key Responsibilities
Conducting ad hoc technical and operational analyses related to naval defense technologies and advanced materials;
Providing expert assessments on emerging signatures, detection technologies, and underwater systems;
Contributing to studies involving topics such as Doppler observation, submarine relative positioning, data marketplaces, and next-generation naval capabilities;
Producing technical reports, recommendations, and decision-support deliverables for senior stakeholders;
Monitoring technological developments and identifying innovation opportunities within the naval defense ecosystem;
Collaborating with multidisciplinary experts to ensure the technical quality and relevance of analytical deliverables.
Your Profile
We are looking for freelance consultants with:
More than 5 years of experience in naval defense, maritime systems, advanced materials, or related technological fields;
Recognized expertise in one or several naval domains such as underwater warfare, naval sensors, signatures, detection systems, acoustic technologies, or emerging defense capabilities;
Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable recommendations;
Experience supporting defense organizations, naval programs, research institutes, or strategic consulting assignments;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English;
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary expert teams.
Nice to Have
Experience with Ministries of Defense, naval forces, defense primes, or research laboratories;
Expertise in artificial intelligence, data exploitation, digital engineering, or advanced simulation applied to naval systems;
Knowledge of European defense programs and emerging maritime technologies.