Propulsion Engineer

The role

You will build and maintain hardware motor test benches and develop Python-based software tools. The role bridges Python software development and physical hardware testing to measure motor, propeller, and controller performance.

What you will do

• Build and maintain the hardware motor test bench to measure motor, propeller, and controller performance.
• Develop and improve internal Python-based tools for propulsion test bench operations and data visualisation.
• Create scripts to calculate motor thrust requirements and manage large datasets.
• Execute motor tests and upload results to the cloud platform.
• Author technical reports for internal stakeholders and manufacturers.
• Participate in design meetings for new platforms.
• Ensure internal visualisation tools are robust and user-friendly.

Required qualifications

• Engineering degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Programming, or a related field
• Strong Python programming skills for data analysis, plotting, and sensor integration
• Practical understanding of propulsion physics
• Experience with electric propulsion systems or UAV environments
• Ability to autonomously implement important features and move testing platforms to a state-of-the-art level within the first 90 days
• Critical thinker who identifies edge cases and bottlenecks
• Ability to guide R&D teams on requirements and speak effectively with manufacturers
• 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission

Nice to have

• self-taught learners with exceptional portfolios

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. The company is expanding its teams following a $200M Series B.