Drone System Validation Engineer -FR

Harmattan AI

Paris

Sur place

EUR 60 000 - 90 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Harmattan AI seeks a Validation Engineer to validate the performance, reliability, and readiness of autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on our systems, informing internal development and maintaining a competitive edge.

Responsibilities include planning system tests, conducting flight test campaigns, and refining test protocols in collaboration with hardware, software and systems teams.

Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems.
Solid understanding of rigorous testing and validation methodologies.
Experience with flight dynamics, avionics, RF systems is a plus.

Responsabilités

System Testing: Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems in simulated and real-world conditions.
Flight Test Campaigns: Design and conduct tests 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 guide design improvements with R&D.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes.

Connaissances

Test design

Data analysis

Telemetry interpretation

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Description du poste

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.

About Us

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 your 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 DVT/PVT phases and environmental testing methodologies.
Strong statistical analysis skills to interpret test data and validate reliability.
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.

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