Director of Engineering — Autonomous Defense Platforms

Harmattan AI

Austin (TX)

Vor Ort

USD 180.000 - 260.000

Vollzeit

Vor 7 Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

Harmattan AI is seeking a Director of Engineering in Austin, TX to build and lead an engineering organization for autonomous defense systems. You will own the full technical chain from airframe to ground segment, drive qualification through to series production, and shape a scalable supplier ecosystem.

You will lead through hiring, strategic project management, and design reviews across multiple disciplines, while maintaining technical credibility in the group.

Qualifikationen

Educational background: MSc in mechanical, aerospace, electrical or related engineering.
Proven leadership with experience managing managers.
10+ years in engineering, with 4+ years in engineering management.
Experience standing up or scaling an engineering site, hiring at pace.
Track record taking hardware from qualification to series production in UAV/autonomous systems.
Technical engagement across disciplines with clear written positions on cross‑module questions.
100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission in autonomous defence systems.

Aufgaben

Organisational building: stand up the engineering group and hire key roles.
Project management: deliver key milestones and coordinate teams.
Technical ownership: own the full chain from airframe to ground segment and flight tests.
People management: manage managers; lead regular cross‑discipline design reviews.
Supplier ecosystem: develop and manage a supplier base.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

People management

Technical ownership

Domain knowledge: UAV/Autonomous

Ausbildung

MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related engineering

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