Drone System Validation Technician
Harmattan AI
Drone System Validation Technician
Harmattan AI
Autonomous defense systems and C2 platforms
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.
As a Drone System Validation Technician , you will be a vital pillar of our flight operations. You will ensure that our fleet of autonomous drones remains operational, up to date, and ready for deployment at all times. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during complex field testing campaigns.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.
Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.
Execute soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly operations.
Piloting drones during test campaigns.
Serve as the safety operator during test flights.
Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.
Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.
Run standardized test protocols and checklists.
Report results and anomalies to the engineering teams.
Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.
Ensure all necessary tools, consumables, and equipment are available and ready to use.
Technical degree or significant practical experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.
Strong manual dexterity: proficient in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.
Experience piloting multirotor or fixed-wing drones (remote pilot certification is a plus).
Strong interest in hands-on DIY / technical building projects.
English language proficiency: A2 level minimum.
Willingness to travel for field testing operations.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Autonomous defense systems and C2 platforms
Harmattan AI builds vertically integrated autonomous defense systems for NATO and allied forces. Its products include layered air defence, coordinated ISR and strike UAVs, electronic-warfare tools, and command-and-control platforms, all powered by a software-defined autonomy stack. The systems are designed to operate together, with autonomous decision-making, sensor fusion, and mission execution through its C2 framework. The company differentiates itself through large-scale industrial manufacturing, secured Programs of Record with European and UK defense ministries, and a strategic partnership with Dassault Aviation to embed Harmattan’s controlled autonomy into combat-air systems such as Rafale F5 and UCAS. The goal is to provide trusted, scalable autonomous solutions for defense missions, expanding globally and embedding autonomy into partner platforms to strengthen allied capabilities.
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