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Harmattan AI

Autonomous defense systems and C2 platforms

Industrial Quality Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Orly, France
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in quality, industrial, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering is required.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or high-tech sectors, including at least one successful first permanent role.
  • Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and the ability to perform internal audits end-to-end across process, supplier, and product quality topics.
  • Experience with quality tools, including Root Cause Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, and risk reduction methods.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
  • Ability to work effectively across teams and departments in an international environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in documenting and implementing procedures and processes aligned with ISO 9001 and EN 9100 standards.
  • Participate in internal audits from start to finish, covering workstation, process, and supplier audits.
  • Contribute to follow-up on non-conformities and corrective and preventive actions.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing quality checks, including supplier and customer feedback.
  • Participate in analysis of product non-conformity and coordinate corrective actions with technical teams.
  • Use Root Cause Analysis and Ishikawa diagrams to identify and classify potential causes of quality issues.
  • Support risk reduction initiatives across production and R&D teams.
  • Use platforms such as Jira or Confluence to document and track quality topics with cross-functional teams.
  • Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and promote a strong quality culture.
  • Participate in initiatives to improve processes, reduce risks, and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Collect and analyze data to support performance monitoring and reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant experience in the automotive, aerospace, or high-tech sectors is preferred.

About the company

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.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$242M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 NAMIB testing linked a drone sensor to Rafale targeting in flight.
  • June 2026 France ordered 5,000 Sonora ISR drones after a prior 1,000-unit tranche.
  • September 2026 Series B raised $200 million at $1.4 billion, funding global expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Defence procurement concentration in France and UK ties revenue to two ministries.
  • Harmattan claims 10,000 drones monthly, but public production audits remain absent.
  • A high-profile Rafale or NATO autonomy failure could freeze deployment and kill trust.

What makes Harmattan AI unique

  • Dassault embeds Harmattan autonomy into Rafale F5 and UCAS programs.
  • Harmattan ships ISR, strike, EW, and C2 systems from one software stack.
  • France and UK Programs of Record validate procurement traction against European peers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Company Equity
  • Stock Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
Legal Era
Aug 13th, 2026
White & Case advises Bpifrance and Future French Champions on Harmattan AI investment

Bpifrance and Future French Champions have invested in Harmattan AI, a defence company developing autonomous systems, alongside Dassault Aviation. Global law firm White & Case advised on the strategic investment. The transaction was led by Dassault Aviation as part of a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of controlled autonomy and AI technologies into combat aviation systems. Future French Champions is a joint venture between the Qatar Investment Authority and Bpifrance. Harmattan AI develops autonomous, scalable and attritable defence systems. The White & Case team was led by partners Saam Golshani and Jean-Guillaume Meunier, with support from several other partners, counsel and associates across the firm.

Associated Press
Jul 13th, 2026
Rafale and drone complete collaborative electronic warfare flight with new NAMIB payload

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI have successfully tested NAMIB, a new electronic warfare payload, during a collaborative flight with a Rafale F4 fighter jet. The system, mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle, detected and geolocated a radar several dozen kilometres away, transmitting target coordinates to the Rafale for a simulated strike. NAMIB can detect, identify, and geolocate electromagnetic emissions from air defence systems. It operates on tactical drones and fixed-wing unmanned aircraft. Development began in January 2026 as part of a strategic partnership between the two companies. The test demonstrates the Rafale's multi-domain combat capabilities and its ability to integrate with autonomous systems. Harmattan AI is a defence technology company specialising in autonomous robotic systems for contested environments.

Sifted
Jan 12th, 2026
French drone maker Harmattan AI seeks billion-dollar valuation with fresh raise

The Paris-based defence startup is said to have won backing from German VC Atlantic Labs

Sifted
Jan 12th, 2026
French drone maker Harmattan AI raises $200m Series B at $1.4bn valuation

The fundraise was led by French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation

Bloomberg
Jan 12th, 2026
Dassault Invests In French Dronemaker at $1.4 Billion Valuation

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.