Drone System Validation Engineer -FR

The role

You will validate the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on internal systems to inform development.

What you will do

• Plan and execute validation and verification of defense systems in simulated and real-world conditions.
• Design and conduct rigorous test for new features, hardware configurations, and software releases.
• Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.
• Capture and interpret telemetry, logs, and test outcomes to assess system behavior.
• Recommend design improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration.

Required qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems, or embedded robotics.
• Solid understanding of methodology for rigorous testing and validation of technical system
• Wide engineering culture around flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and/or RF systems.
• Comfortable designing and executing structured test protocols.
• Experience with DVT/PVT phases and environmental testing methodologies.
• Strong statistical analysis skills to interpret test data and validate reliability.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Pilot certification
• experience with military or industrial drone platforms

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. The company is expanding its teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.