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 high-speed interceptor, and Sahara, an autonomous UAV-borne synthetic aperture radar for situational awareness. These systems are designed to be attritable, low-cost, and rapidly deployable within existing military frameworks. Target customers are military and defense organizations seeking advanced UAV and ISR solutions.

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

Harmattan AI

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

HQParis, FR

Team Size88

Open Jobs94

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

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Validation Engineer

On-SiteParis, Île-de-, FR

On-Site • Paris, Île-de-, FR

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 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.

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Harmattan AI

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

Harmattan AI

Autonomous SystemsDefense TechnologyMilitary-grade PerformanceSituational AwarenessUAVharmattan.ai

HQParis, FR

Team Size88

Open Jobs94

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

Join the Team

Validation Engineer

On-SiteParis, Île-de-, FR

On-Site • Paris, Île-de-, FR

Teeming tracks opportunities at over 24,000 AI startups, then works with you to find (and land) the one you'll love.

Backend Developer

ContractLondon, GB

Contract • London, GB

AI Researcher

ContractHamburg, DE

Contract • Hamburg, DE

Product Designer

ContractUtrecht, NL

Contract • Utrecht, NL

Mobile Developer

InternshipCambridge, GB

Internship • Cambridge, GB

Software Engineer

Part-timeTel Aviv

Part-time • Tel Aviv

Machine Learning Engineer

Full-timeBerlin, DE

Full-time • Berlin, DE

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.

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 data analysis related to system testing.
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.