Julien Martinez

CTO | Head of Engineering | Technology & Innovation Strategy | Defense & Aeronautics

Switzerland

About

Senior Engineering leader with extensive experience in the defense and aeronautical industries. Specializes in defining technology and innovation strategy, leading R&D and engineering organizations, and driving industrialization of safety-critical, high-reliability systems. Brings a strong strategic mindset combined with hands-on technical leadership and business development exposure. Experienced in aligning technology roadmaps with corporate strategy, scaling multidisciplinary teams, and operating at executive and board level in highly regulated environments. Recognized for translating long-term vision into executable plans, enabling sustainable growth, operational excellence, and durable competitive advantage. Skills : Engineering Leadership / Innovation Strategy / R&D Leadership / Defense & Aerospace Systems / Safety-Critical Systems / Product Lifecycle Management / Industrialization & Scalability / Executive Level Communication / High-Performance Team Building

Experience

  • ULMER AERONAUTIQUE (11 yrs 10 mos)
    • HDO & HOA - Directeur R&D
      Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

      Holding a form 4 in both Head of Design Organisation and Head Of Airworthiness position. I am in charge of ensuring that equipments produced and designed by the company complies with technical and airworthiness requirements.

    • Adjoint responsable R&D
      2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Apprenti ingénieur R&D
      Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • LD Switzerland (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • CTO
      Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Head of R&D
      Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Board Advisor at TYXIT
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Lifeguard at Nageur sauveteur SDIS 06
    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Lifeguard have to keep an eye on people indulging in recreational activities on a pool, lake, water-park or the beach. In the event of a mishap, they are responsible for performing lifesaving activities such as resuscitation and first aid. Responsability : Take a headcount of people swimming and ensure that they are kept safe by calling out to them in case they venture too far or have been in the water for too long. The need to be vigilant at all times is high in this position. SKILLS • Thorough knowledge of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques • Leadership, public relations and communication skills • Decision making • Proven ability to provide CPR and First Aid immediately and effectively