Electrical Engineer (Gimbal)

Harmattan AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI, based in Paris, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electronic boards and embedded systems for UAVs. Responsibilities include high-performance embedded system design, schematics, board routing, and sensor integration, in collaboration with GNC and Mechanical teams.

The role emphasizes EMC compliance, troubleshooting, and rigorous testing/validation to meet operational requirements at Harmattan AI's cutting-edge defense technology unit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in high-performance embedded systems.
• Experience with robotics or aerospace is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance embedded systems and boards.
• Create and verify schematics; place and route PCBs with signal integrity.
• Collaborate with Mechanical team for physical integration.
• Work with GNC to integrate sensors into systems.
• Address EMC challenges and ensure signal integrity.
• Troubleshoot issues across electrical/ electronic boards.
• Conduct testing, integration, and validation to meet specs.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

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.

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer , your main role will be to design and develop electronic boards and embedded systems (SoM) for UAVs (e.g., Flight Controllers, Companion Computers, Electronic Speed Controllers).

Responsibilities

• High-performance embedded system design : Define the architecture and design the physical and electrical integration of complex systems based on processors, fast memory (DDR, Flash), and peripherals (e.g. embedded computers/calculators, sensors, video processing...).

• Advanced schematic and routing design : Design and develop electronic schematics, and perform board placement/routing to meet design specifications, managing fast signal constraints.

• Physical integration : Collaborate with the Mechanical Department to ensure the seamless physical integration of the boards into the final product.

• Sensor integration : Work closely with the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Department to ensure accurate and effective sensor integration.

• Electromagnetic compatibility : Address and resolve EMC challenges while ensuring signal integrity.

• Troubleshooting : Identify and resolve issues in electrical and electronic boards through effective troubleshooting.

• Testing and Validation : Conduct testing, integration, and performance validation of electronic boards to meet operational and design requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational Background : Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Technical Expertise :

• Testing Proficiency : Proficiency in using electronic test equipment.

• Additional Skills : Experience with Robotics or Aerospace systems is a strong advantage.

• Problem-Solving : Ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.

• Communication & Influence : Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of interacting with diverse principals-from junior members to senior executives.

• Commitment : 100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.

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