Validation Technician

The role

You will ensure the autonomous drone fleet remains operational and ready for deployment. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during field testing campaigns.

What you will do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.
• Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.
• Execute soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly operations.
• Piloting drones during test campaigns.
• Serve as the safety operator during test flights.
• Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.
• Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.
• Run standardized test protocols and checklists.
• Report results and anomalies to the engineering teams.
• Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.

Required qualifications

• Technical degree or significant practical experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.
• Proficient in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.
• Strong interest in hands-on DIY / technical building projects.
• English language proficiency: A2 level minimum.
• Willingness to travel for field testing operations.

Nice to have

• remote pilot certification

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.