Full-Time
Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
Harmattan AI
51-200 employees
Manufactures autonomous defense drones with AI
No salary listed
Paris, France
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- Education: Engineering school or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace GNC systems
- Strong foundations in control theory, estimation, and sensor integration
- Proficient in Python and embedded C/C++
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo) and version control (Git)
- Familiarity with open-source autopilots (PX4, Ardupilot, Betaflight, etc.)
- Hands-on electronics and integration skills: debugging, soldering, harnessing
- Develop state-of-the-art navigation and sensor fusion algorithms for UAVs
- Design and implement GNC and flight control systems
- Build filtering and estimation strategies for robust and efficient flight performance
- Run extensive simulations (Monte Carlo, SITL, HITL) and coverage testing
- Analyze test flight data and refine algorithmic performance
- Support full-stack system integration: GNSS, INS/IMU, localization, and fusion
- Maintain and evolve a flight-proven flight computer across multiple UAV platforms
- FPV pilot hobbyist
Harmattan AI designs and manufactures autonomous aerial systems for defense. Its portfolio includes training drones, surveillance drones, and high-velocity interceptor drones, all built to operate with minimal human input. The products combine hardware and a software-driven autonomy stack that uses real-time sensing, computer vision, and machine learning to make decisions on the battlefield. The systems are designed for high-volume, attritable production and rapid software updates, aiming to be deployed and scaled across allied forces. The company differentiates itself by focusing on full hardware production and integration for governments and NATO partners, rather than just pilots or prototypes, and by pursuing software-defined, modular, and easily updatable platforms. Harmattan AI’s goal is to become a major European supplier of autonomous defense systems across multiple theatres, producing thousands of units per month and supporting deployments in diverse security environments.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$242M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2024
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dassault Aviation leads $200M Series B at $1.4B valuation January 2026.
- UK MoD awards £150M counter-UAV contract April 10, 2026.
- European Defence Fund allocates €500M for attritable drones March 2026.
What critics are saying
- Dassault's 14% stake controls roadmap, sidelines independent growth.
- UK MoD cancels 3,000-unit contract due to Project Vixen delays.
- Anduril undercuts bids with 40% lower costs, captures NATO contracts.
What makes Harmattan AI unique
- Harmattan AI manufactures high-volume attritable UAVs with AI autonomy stack.
- Delivers complete ISR, interceptor, and EW systems, not just software.
- Secured UK MoD 3,000-unit contract and NATO programs since 2024.
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↑ 6%The Paris-based defence startup is said to have won backing from German VC Atlantic Labs
The fundraise was led by French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation SA, developer of the Rafale fighter jet, led a $200 million investment into the relatively unknown drone company Harmattan AI, making it one of Europe’s newest unicorn startups.
Harmattan AI has raised $200 million in a Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, the French aerospace manufacturer. The funding will support global expansion of AI-enabled missions, extend its product portfolio into new domains, and scale manufacturing of ISR, drone interception and electronic warfare platforms. Founded in 2024, Harmattan AI develops autonomous defence systems and has secured multiple programmes of record from French and UK defence ministries. The company currently delivers thousands of systems monthly and has deployed technology with NATO and allied partners. The partnership will integrate Harmattan AI's embedded AI capabilities into Dassault Aviation's future combat systems, including the Rafale F5 and unmanned aerial systems. Dassault Aviation will contribute expertise in military platform architecture and international business development.