Validation Engineer

Harmattan AI; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading defense technology company in Lausanne is seeking a Validation Engineer to validate autonomous defense systems. The role involves planning and conducting comprehensive test campaigns, collaborating closely with teams, and leveraging data analysis to enhance system performance. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a solid foundation in testing methodologies, and strong leadership skills. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to impact the future of defense technology.

Qualifikationen

• 2-5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems.
• Solid understanding of rigorous testing methodologies.
• Comfortable designing and executing structured test protocols.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute validation and verification of defense systems.
• Design and conduct rigorous test campaigns for new features.
• Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.

Kenntnisse

Validation on aerospace systems

Data analysis for system testing

Test protocols design

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Jobbeschreibung

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 Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on our own systems to inform internal development and maintain a competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• System Testing: Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems (drone, payload...) in simulated and real-world conditions.

• Flight Test Campaigns: Design and conduct rigorous test for new features, hardware configurations, and software releases.

• Test Protocols: Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.

• Data Analysis: Capture and interpret telemetry, logs, and test outcomes to assess system behavior and recommend design improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems, or embedded robotics.

• Solid understanding of methodology for rigorous testing and validation of technical system

• Wide engineering culture around flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and/or RF systems.

• Comfortable designing and executing structured test protocols.

• Experience with data analysis related to system testing.

• Bonus: Pilot certification, experience with military or industrial drone platforms.

• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: Permanent contract

• Work Schedule: Full-time

• Availability: ASAP

• Location: Lausanne

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