Validation Technician

About Us Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About The Role As a Drone System Validation Technician and Pilot , you are the backbone of our flight operations. You ensure that our fleet of autonomous drones is airworthy, updated, and ready for deployment at a moment's notice. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during complex field campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on the drone fleet (soldering, mechanical assembly, part replacement).
• Flight Operations: Pilot drones during test campaigns and act as the safety operator.
• Logistics: Manage inventory of spare parts, batteries, and field equipment; organize transport for test campaigns.
• Test Execution: Execute standard test protocols (checklists) and report results to the engineering team.
• Lab Management: Keep the workshop organised, safe, and fully stocked.

Candidate Requirements

• Technical degree or relevant experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.
• Excellent manual dexterity: Soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Organised and safety-conscious.
• Drone Piloting: Experience piloting multi-rotor or fixed-wing UAVs (certification is a massive plus).
• Strong interest for DIY
• A2 English level
• Willingness to travel for field testing.

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