Chief Systems Engineer — Robotics & Defense Systems

Harmattan AI; Vaud; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Vaud, Switzerland seeks a Chief Engineer to own architecture, system definition and implementation of one of our robotic systems—from concept to field deployment. You will translate mission needs into system-level designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure overall performance, robustness and reliability.

You will lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams, conduct feasibility studies, and drive system reviews to maintain

Qualifications

• 10+ years of system engineering experience in robotics, aerospace, or defense.
• Strong background in system architecture and requirements engineering.
• Experience leading full lifecycles from concept to validation.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage interfaces.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Transform system requirements into architecture solutions.
• Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design across mech, electrical, software, GNC, and ML.
• Trade‑Off & Design Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies and simulations to guide choices.
• Integration & Validation: Oversee system integration, prototyping, validation and performance.
• System Reviews: Drive design/architecture reviews and ensure traceability.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve requirements traceability and validation workflows.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements engineering

Trade-off analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Robotics integration

System validation

Documentation

Education

MSc in Engineering

PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Harmattan AI in Vaud, Switzerland seeks a Chief Engineer to own architecture, system definition and implementation of one of our robotic systems—from concept to field deployment. You will translate mission needs into system-level designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure overall performance, robustness and reliability.

You will lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams, conduct feasibility studies, and drive system reviews to maintain