Systems Engineer (Munitions)

The role

You will build development assurance and qualification frameworks for energetic effectors. You will work with effectors and platform teams to develop protocols, requirements management, and qualification programs.

What you will do

• Review system architectures and advise on compliance with military doctrine
• Define system and sub-system requirements and maintain a verification and validation matrix
• Work with product leads and engineers on design choices
• Develop qualification programs and master test plans
• Run qualification readiness reviews and flag risks
• Lead engagements with defense customers and test facilities
• Document system safety and suitability for service
• Coach wider teams on qualification processes and the safety of munition systems

Required qualifications

• Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles qualifying weapon systems such as missiles, drones or other effectors
• Pragmatic, structured approach to stakeholder management in fast-moving programs
• Experience managing qualification programs end to end, including handling test failures and non-conformances
• Safety assessment experience on munition systems
• Strong understanding of NATO doctrine, and experience working with defense customers and ministries of defense
• Comfort working with energetic systems such as warheads, fuzes and rocket motors
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills
• Fluency in English required

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems.