Flight Operations Engineer: Field-Ready Autonomous Systems

Harmattan AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer to bridge our R&D lab and the field, responsible for the “last mile” of autonomous defense systems. You will demonstrate capabilities to global defense partners, train end-users on complex systems, and perform final field validation with a high degree of technical autonomy.

The role requires elite piloting skills, hands-on hardware engineering, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in flight operations, flight testing or validation on aerospace or robotic systems.
• Experience with FPV multicopters and fixed-wing systems.
• Strong knowledge of flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and RF systems.
• Pilot certification or experience with military/industrial drone platforms is a bonus.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Test campaigns: Plan and execute real-world test campaigns to validate performance and edge-case behaviors.
• Lead high-stakes live flight demonstrations for defense stakeholders.
• Deliver comprehensive training programs for customers on Harmattan AI systems.
• Collaborate across hardware, software and systems teams to support debugging and iteration.
• Execute deployment and logistics of autonomous systems, coordinating C2 infrastructure and RF data links for mission readiness.

Skills

Flight operations

Flight testing

Validation

Leadership

Documentation

Public speaking

Job description

Harmattan AI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer to bridge our R&D lab and the field, responsible for the “last mile” of autonomous defense systems. You will demonstrate capabilities to global defense partners, train end-users on complex systems, and perform final field validation with a high degree of technical autonomy.

The role requires elite piloting skills, hands-on hardware engineering, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, international environment.