RF Electronics Engineer (Electronic Warfare)

Harmattan AI; Paris; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harmattan AI in Paris is seeking a Hardware (Electronics) Engineer for our Electronic Warfare team. You will design and develop RF front-ends and high-power electronics, turning architecture needs into robust, field-ready hardware.

The role emphasizes reliability, manufacturability and compliance with safety and security requirements in demanding defense environments. You will collaborate across software, mechanical and systems teams to ensure performance and integration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in RF hardware design is mandatory, including radio or radar front-end design.
• Experience with RF integration is a plus.
• Experience with high-power switching supplies (narrow pulse generation) is a plus.
• Experience with high-voltage PCB / supply design and shielding.
• Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, software and embedded systems.

Responsabilités

• RF Front-End Design: design and develop radio and radar RF front-ends from specification to validation.
• Hardware Architecture: drive the hardware architecture of EW/SIGINT systems for performance and manufacturability.
• High-Power & High-Voltage Electronics: design high-power switching supplies and high-voltage boards and shielding.
• Integration & Validation: lead board bring-up, RF integration, prototyping and validation against targets.
• Technical Coordination: collaborate across software, mechanical, GNC and ML teams on interfaces.
• System Reviews & Documentation: contribute to design reviews and ensure traceability from requirements to testing.

Connaissances

RF hardware design

RF front-end design

Analytical skills

Communication

Structured mindset

Formation

MSc in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

PhD is a plus

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

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 a Hardware (Electronics) Engineer within our Electronic Warfare team, you will design and develop the RF hardware and electronic front-ends at the core of our electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems – from concept to field deployment. You will work hand-in-hand with system, software and mechanical teams to turn architecture needs into robust, high-performance hardware, and to ensure overall performance, robustness and reliability.

Responsibilities

• RF Front-End Design: Design and develop radio and radar RF front-ends, from specification through to validation.


• Hardware Architecture: Drive the hardware architecture of EW/SIGINT systems, ensuring performance, robustness and manufacturability.


• High-Power & High-Voltage Electronics: Design high-power switching supplies (including narrow pulse generation) and high-voltage PCBs, supplies and shielding.


• Integration & Validation: Lead board bring-up, RF integration, prototyping and validation against performance targets.


• Technical Coordination: Collaborate across software, mechanical, GNC and ML teams on system integration and technical interfaces.


• System Reviews & Documentation: Contribute to design and architecture reviews, maintaining consistency between requirements, design and testing.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in RF hardware design is mandatory, including radio or radar front-end design.


• No prior Electronic Warfare experience required.


• Experience in RF integration is a plus.


• Experience with high-power switching supplies (narrow pulse generation) is a definite plus.


• Experience with high-voltage PCB / supply design and shielding.


• MSc in Electrical / Electronics Engineering; PhD is a plus.


• Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, software and embedded systems.


• Rigorous, structured and mission-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

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