Mechanical Engineer (Hardware Tooling)

Harmattan AI
Paris
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Independent work","Fast iteration","Hands-on maker mindset","Comfortable with tight tolerances"]

Design and build precision internal lab fixtures, jigs, rigs, and bench structures for R&D hardware development. Own mechanical tooling end-to-end—from SolidWorks drawings with GD&T to instrument/DAQ enclosures and RF/antenna characterisation mechanics—prioritizing repeatability over many cycles. Build and iterate quickly using 3D printing and CNC, validate durability and operator ergonomics (FEA/thermal/CFD as needed), and maintain the modular fixture-mechanics standards that reduce bring-up time across hardware programs.

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Harmattan AI
Harmattan AI
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Mechanical Engineer (Hardware Tooling)

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Job Summary

Design and build precision internal lab fixtures, jigs, rigs, and bench structures for R&D hardware development. Own mechanical tooling end-to-end—from SolidWorks drawings with GD&T to instrument/DAQ enclosures and RF/antenna characterisation mechanics—prioritizing repeatability over many cycles. Build and iterate quickly using 3D printing and CNC, validate durability and operator ergonomics (FEA/thermal/CFD as needed), and maintain the modular fixture-mechanics standards that reduce bring-up time across hardware programs.
Location: Paris
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design fixtures, jigs, enclosures, and bench structures in SolidWorks with integrated electronics/instrumentation and 2D drawings with GD&T for precision and repeatability.
  • •Design manual and pneumatic clamping, alignment, and actuation mechanisms for repeatable, ergonomic prototype bring-up and characterisation.
  • •Rapidly build fixtures in-house (3D printing, CNC, aluminium framing) and via quick-turn suppliers; iterate using hands-on validation.
  • •Own bench and lab fixtures, environmental and reliability validation rigs, instrument/DAQ enclosures, RF/antenna characterisation mechanics, and modular bench structures for R&D teams.
  • •Validate fixture repeatability, durability, and operator ergonomics; use basic FEA and thermal/CFD where required to confirm designs.

Key Requirements

  • •Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Consumer Electronics, or equivalent.
  • •Proven experience designing lab or development fixtures, jigs, or rigs, or a track record of shipping physical products while building the tools behind them.
  • •Proficiency in SolidWorks, including complex assembly modelling and 2D drawings with GD&T.
  • •Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and in-house fabrication (3D printing, CNC, off-the-shelf framing systems).
  • •Ability to integrate electronics and instrumentation into fixtures and enclosures with reliable measurement access.
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Consumer Electronics
Skills:OwnershipIndependent workFast iterationHands-on maker mindsetComfortable with tight tolerances
Tech Stack:SolidWorksGD&T3D printingCNCAluminium framingPneumatic actuationClampingAlignment mechanismsFEAThermal/CFDRF/antenna characterisationInstrument enclosuresDAQEnvironmental validation rigs

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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