Validation Engineer

Harmattan AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Paris seeks a Validation Engineer to validate performance and reliability of autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns and ensure operational readiness. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of defense technologies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems.
• Solid understanding of methodologies for rigorous testing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems.
• Design and conduct rigorous tests for new features.
• Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.

Skills

Experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems

Understanding of testing methodologies

Engineering culture around flight dynamics and control systems

Data analysis related to system testing

Strong communication and leadership skills

Job description

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 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 our 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 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 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 data analysis related to system testing.
• 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.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: CDI
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Availability: ASAP
• Location: Paris

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