Chief Engineer

Harmattan AI
Switzerland
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: []

Lead architecture, system definition, and end-to-end implementation of a robotic system, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams to deliver robust, field-deployable defense technology while driving design reviews and continuous improvement.

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Harmattan AI
Harmattan AI
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Chief Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead architecture, system definition, and end-to-end implementation of a robotic system, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams to deliver robust, field-deployable defense technology while driving design reviews and continuous improvement.
Location: Switzerland
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •System Architecture: Transform system requirements into architectures solutions.
  • •Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams.
  • •Trade-Off & Design Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and system-level simulations to guide technical choices.
  • •Integration & Validation: Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation, ensuring performance targets are achieved.
  • •System Reviews: Drive design and architecture reviews, maintaining consistency between requirements, design, and testing.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
  • •MSc in Engineering (any field); PhD is a plus.
  • •Proven experience leading full system lifecycles (concept → prototype → validation).
  • •Strong background in system architecture, requirements engineering, and trade-off analysis.
  • •Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
Experience:10+ yearsRoboticsDefenseAerospace
Education:Master's in Engineering
Tech Stack:GNCMLEmbedded systemsSystem architectureRequirements engineering

Company Brief

Harmattan AI
Develops AI-driven autonomous military systems (drones, electronic warfare, ISR and mission-management software) and scales conflict-ready production for allied armed forces and defense primes.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2024
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