Drone System Validation Technician and Pilot

Harmattan AI

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role As Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on our own systems to inform internal development and maintain a competitive edge. Responsibilities * System Testing: Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems (drone, payload...) in simulated and real-world conditions. * Flight Test Campaigns: Design and conduct rigorous test for new features, hardware configurations, and software releases. * Test Protocols: Define, document, and refine structured test procedures. * Data Analysis: Capture and interpret telemetry, logs, and test outcomes to assess system behavior and recommend design improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D. * Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes. Candidate Requirements * 2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems, or embedded robotics. * Solid understanding of methodology for rigorous testing and validation of technical system * Wide engineering culture around flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and/or RF systems. * Comfortable designing and executing structured test protocols. * Experience with DVT/PVT phases and environmental testing methodologies. * Strong statistical analysis skills to interpret test data and validate reliability. * Bonus: Pilot certification, experience with military or industrial drone platforms. * Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills. * Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success. Location and Commitments * Contract Type: CDI * Work Schedule: Full-time * Availability: ASAP * Location: Paris We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI. We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Harmattan AI

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. À PROPOS DU POSTE En tant que Technicien(ne) Validation Systèmes Drone & Télépilote, vous êtes un pilier essentiel de nos opérations de vol. Vous veillez à ce que notre flotte de drones autonomes soit opérationnelle, à jour et prête à être déployée à tout moment. Vous serez en charge de la gestion du laboratoire de validation et du support aux ingénieurs lors de campagnes d’essais terrain complexes. RESPONSABILITÉS MAINTENANCE DE LA FLOTTE * Réaliser la maintenance préventive et corrective de la flotte de drones. * Effectuer les réparations, mises à niveau et remplacements de composants. * Réaliser des opérations de soudure, câblage et assemblage mécanique. OPÉRATIONS DE VOL * Piloter les drones lors des campagnes d’essais. * Assurer le rôle d’opérateur sécurité pendant les vols de test. LOGISTIQUE * Gérer les stocks de pièces détachées, batteries et équipements terrain. * Organiser le transport et la préparation du matériel pour les campagnes d’essais. EXÉCUTION DES TESTS * Exécuter des protocoles de test standardisés (checklists). * Reporter les résultats et anomalies aux équipes d’ingénierie. GESTION DU LABORATOIRE * Maintenir l’atelier et le laboratoire de validation propres, organisés et sécurisés. * Veiller à la disponibilité des outils, consommables et équipements nécessaires. PROFIL RECHERCHÉ * Formation technique ou expérience significative en électronique, mécanique ou modélisme RC. * Très bonne dextérité manuelle : soudure, câblage, assemblage mécanique. * Profil rigoureux, organisé et sensible aux enjeux de sécurité. * Expérience en pilotage de drones multirotors ou à voilure fixe (certification appréciée). * Fort intérêt pour le DIY / bricolage technique. * Niveau d’anglais A2 minimum. * Disponibilité pour des déplacements dans le cadre des essais terrain.   We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Harmattan AI

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role As a System Architect, you will own the end-to-end architecture, system definition, and strategic implementation for our entire portfolio of robotic systems, from long-term vision to field deployment, collaborating closely with executive leadership and technical leads, and forming a critical partnership with the Product Manager to ensure efficiency; this pivotal role drives strategic programs like Anti-drone warfare, ISR and strike systems, Equipment fusion (especially aeronautics), or C2 and IA. Responsibilities * System-of-Systems Design & Strategy: Translate complex strategic goals into global, system-of-systems designs, defining and championing the overall system architecture strategy across the enterprise. * Architectural Sizing & Verification: Ensure all systems meet defined needs and are correctly sized through rigorous verification of scope, complex system-of-systems simulations, and precise system sizing, guiding major technical investments. * Coordination and Technical Leadership: Coordinate large multidisciplinary engineering organizations, providing overarching technical leadership across cross-functional design efforts (mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, ML, product), ensuring long-term performance, robustness, and strategic reliability across the enterprise. * Specification & Integration Governance: Govern system integration standards and validation processes, contributing to the complex process of specification management by ensuring all architectural prerequisites are met and driving multi-system architecture reviews for enterprise design consistency. * Continuous Improvement: Implement and institutionalize processes to enhance requirements traceability, system documentation standards, and validation workflows across the entire engineering organization. Candidate Requirements * 10+ years of experience in system engineering or architecture, with significant time in a senior or lead role. * MSc in Engineering (any field); PhD is a plus. * Specific Domain: Experience in the defense sector is mandatory, and drones are a big plus. * Strong knowledge in one of those specializations: * C2 (Command and Control) & AI * ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) * Strike UAV, loitering munitions * Anti-drone warfare * UAV equipments & fusion * Expert in defining and leading the full lifecycle of complex, multi-system and system-of-systems architectures. * Strategic, analytical, and mission-driven with expertise in strategic requirements engineering and high-level trade-off analysis. * Deep engineering understanding across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and enterprise software systems. * Experience coordinating large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations and managing complex technical/strategic interfaces. * Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills for both technical and executive audiences. We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.