Harmattan AI

Harmattan AI provides autonomous defense systems that enhance battlefield awareness and response. The company builds scalable, AI-powered UAVs and ISR capabilities. Key technologies include Gobi, a…

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

Harmattan AI

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

HQParis, FR

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Mission Planning Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, Control)

On-SiteWashington, DC, US

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About Us At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role As a Mission Planning Engineer , you’ll design and implement the Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms that translate high-level mission goals into actionable guidance for autonomous robots and multi-agent systems. You’ll bridge cutting-edge research and field-ready autonomy, ensuring our systems are both intelligent and predictable in live operations.

Responsibilities

Design algorithms that decompose high-level missions into structured, solvable guidance tasks for autonomous robots.
Develop and optimize mission and path-planning frameworks for autonomous systems.
Build scalable backend integrations for mission guidance and execution.
Run simulations and validation campaigns to assess autonomy consistency across diverse mission types.
Partner with AI/ML, backend, and product teams to ensure algorithms are efficient, testable, and deployable in real-time environment

Candidate Requirements

Education: Ph.D. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Applied Math, AI, or related field.
Experience: Proven experience designing and deploying mission- or path-planning algorithms in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
Technical Skills: Strong coding in Python and C++ (or MATLAB for prototyping). Deep understanding of autonomous decision-making, multi-agent coordination, and simulation frameworks.
Mindset: Ability to move from research prototype to production-grade system
Clearance: Eligible for U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.

Location and Commitments

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Work Schedule: DMV area (D.C. / Maryland / Virginia) / On-site
Compensation: $165K-$190K + equity + benefits
Start Date: November 2025

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.