Autonomous Flight Operations Engineer

Harmattan AI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Austin, Texas, seeks a Flight Operations Engineer to bridge our R&D lab and field deployments. You will lead real-world test campaigns, conduct end-to-end demonstrations, and deliver training on autonomous defense systems.

The role requires elite piloting skills, hands-on hardware engineering, and strong autonomy. You will coordinate across hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure mission readiness and successful client support in international settings.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in flight operations, flight testing or validation on aerospace or robotic systems
• End-to-end assembly, integration and maintenance of high-performance FPV, multicopters and/or fixed-wing systems
• Knowledge of flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, or RF systems
• Bonus: pilot certification or experience with military/industrial drone platforms

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute real-world test campaigns to validate performance and reliability of hardware and software releases
• Lead live flight demonstrations for defense stakeholders in diverse environments
• Deliver training programs for clients on Harmattan AI systems including flight theory and mission planning
• Collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams to debug and iterate based on test outcomes
• Manage deployment and logistics of autonomous systems, ensuring end-to-end C2 and RF link readiness for field use

Skills

Flight operations

Flight testing

Validation

Aerospace

Robotics

Embedded systems

FPV

Multicopters

Fixed-Wing

Flight dynamics

Control systems

Avionics

RF systems

Leadership

Documentation

Job description

Harmattan AI in Austin, Texas, seeks a Flight Operations Engineer to bridge our R&D lab and field deployments. You will lead real-world test campaigns, conduct end-to-end demonstrations, and deliver training on autonomous defense systems.

The role requires elite piloting skills, hands-on hardware engineering, and strong autonomy. You will coordinate across hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure mission readiness and successful client support in international settings.