Systems Engineer (Munitions)

Harmattan AI; Lausanne; Presencial; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harmattan AI in Switzerland seeks a Systems Engineer for the Warhead team to structure development assurance and qualification frameworks for energetic effectors. You will work with effectors and platform teams to develop protocols, requirements management, S3 assessment frameworks and qualification programs for energetic systems, with NATO doctrine in mind.

Responsibilities include reviewing architectures for safety and mission objectives, defining traceable requirements, and leading

Formación

• Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in systems engineering for weapons.
• Pragmatic, structured stakeholder management in fast-moving programs.
• End-to-end qualification program experience incl. test failures.
• Safety assessment experience on munition systems.
• Strong NATO doctrine knowledge; defense customer experience.
• Experience with energetic systems (warheads, fuzes, motors).
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Review architectures and ensure compliance with military doctrine securing safety and mission objectives.
• Define system and sub-system requirements with traceable verification.
• Collaborate with product leads and engineers on design choices for delivery.
• Develop qualification programs and master test plans end-to-end.
• Run qualification readiness reviews and flag risks early.
• Lead engagements with defense customers and test facilities, including travel.
• Document system safety and suitability per NATO and customer requirements.
• Coach teams on qualification processes and munition safety.

Conocimientos

Systems engineering

5+ years exp

NATO doctrine

Safety assessment

Technical writing

English fluency

Stakeholder management

End-to-end qualification

Educación

Engineering degree (Systems/Aerospace/Mech)

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About Us

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.

About the Role

As a Systems Engineer in the Warhead team at Harmattan AI, you will help structure and build complete development assurance and qualification frameworks for energetic effectors. Working alongside the effectors and platform teams, you will help develop the necessary protocols, requirements management, S3 assessment frameworks and qualification programs for the energetic systems and sub-systems in the final use case. The role requires an individual with a pragmatic and rigorous approach and an understanding of NATO doctrine and qualification regimes.

Responsibilities

• Review system architectures and advise on compliance with military doctrine, with a focus on safety and mission objectives.

• Define clear system and sub-system requirements, and maintain a traceable verification and validation matrix.

• Work with product leads and engineers on design choices to ensure smooth integration and pragmatic delivery.

• Develop qualification programs and master test plans for systems and sub-systems, from specification through to final reporting.

• Run qualification readiness reviews and flag risks to qualification early.

• Lead engagements with defense customers and test facilities on product qualification and testing, including regular travel to test sites.

• Document system safety and suitability for service in line with NATO and customer requirements.

• Coach wider teams on qualification processes and the safety of munition systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles qualifying weapon systems such as missiles, drones or other effectors.

• Pragmatic, structured approach to stakeholder management in fast-moving programs.

• Experience managing qualification programs end to end, including handling test failures and non-conformances.

• Safety assessment experience on munition systems.

• Strong understanding of NATO doctrine, and experience working with defense customers and ministries of defense.

• Comfort working with energetic systems such as warheads, fuzes and rocket motors.

• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.

• Fluency in English required.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.