Chief Engineer

Harmattan AI; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A next-generation defense company in Paris is seeking a Chief Engineer to own the architecture and implementation of robotic systems. This pivotal role involves transforming system requirements into effective designs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring system performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in system engineering in relevant fields, a strong educational background, and excellent leadership skills to drive complex projects. Full-time permanent contract available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• Proven experience leading full system lifecycles from concept to validation.
• Strong background in system architecture and requirements engineering.

Responsabilités

• Transform system requirements into architecture solutions.
• Lead cross-functional design across various engineering teams.
• Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation.

Connaissances

System Architecture

Technical Coordination

Feasibility Studies

Integration & Validation

Communication Skills

Formation

MSc in Engineering

PhD (preferred)

Description du poste

About Us

At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Chief Engineer, you will own the architecture, system definition and implementation of one of our robotic systems — from concept to field deployment. You will work hand-in-hand with project managers and technical leads to translate mission needs into system-level designs, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure overall system performance, robustness, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Transform system requirements into architectures solutions.
• Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams.
• Trade‑Off & Design Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies, trade‑off analyses, and system‑level simulations to guide technical choices.
• Integration & Validation: Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation, ensuring performance targets are achieved.
• System Reviews: Drive design and architecture reviews, maintaining consistency between requirements, design, and testing.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement processes to enhance requirements traceability, system documentation, and validation workflows.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• MSc in Engineering (any field); PhD is a plus.
• Proven experience leading full system lifecycles (concept → prototype → validation).
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements engineering, and trade‑off analysis.
• Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical interfaces.
• Rigorous, structured, and mission‑driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Bonus: Experience with UAS or defense systems.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: Permanent contract
• Work Schedule: Full‑time
• Availability: ASAP
• Location: Paris or Lausanne

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