Validation Technician

Harmattan AI; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI is seeking a Drone System Validation Technician & Remote Pilot in Lausanne to keep autonomous drones operational for deployment. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during field testing campaigns, ensuring readiness of the fleet.

The role requires hands-on electronics/mechanics experience, drone piloting skills, and a safety-conscious approach. Travel for field testing is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or significant practical experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.
• Strong manual dexterity in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.
• Experience piloting multirotor or fixed-wing drones; remote pilot certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for field testing operations.
• English proficiency at A2 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.
• Pilot drones during test campaigns and serve as safety operator during flights.
• Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.
• Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.
• Run standardized test protocols and report results to engineering teams.
• Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.

Skills

Drone piloting

Manual dexterity

Safety mindset

Field testing

Electronics repair

RC modeling

Education

Technical degree in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling

Tools

Soldering tools

Wiring tools

Mechanical assembly tools

Job description

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.

As a Drone System Validation Technician & Remote Pilot, you will be a vital pillar of our flight operations. You will ensure that our fleet of autonomous drones remains operational, up to date, and ready for deployment at all times. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during complex field testing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.

• Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.

• Execute soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly operations.

Flight Operations

• Piloting drones during test campaigns.

• Serve as the safety operator during test flights.

Logistics

• Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.

• Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.

Test Execution

• Run standardized test protocols and checklists.

• Report results and anomalies to the engineering teams.

Lab Management

• Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.

• Ensure all necessary tools, consumables, and equipment are available and ready to use.

Candidate Profile

• Technical degree or significant practical experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.

• Strong manual dexterity: proficient in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.

• Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.

• Experience piloting multirotor or fixed-wing drones (remote pilot certification is a plus).

• Strong interest in hands-on DIY / technical building projects.

• English language proficiency: A2 level minimum.

• Willingness to travel for field testing operations.

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