Drone System Validation Technician and Pilot

The role

You will work with a validation engineer to prepare, set up, and run test campaigns. You will pilot drones during tests and provide feedback to engineering based on field observations.

What you will do

• Work alongside the validation engineer to prepare, set up and run test campaigns
• Build and prepare the tooling, fixtures and test setups
• Pilot drones during tests and act as safety operator
• Set up the test site from scratch
• Load and prepare the test vehicle/truck
• Deploy and connect the systems under test and run the campaign safely
• Run test protocols and checklists rigorously
• Report results, anomalies and their frequency clearly
• Prepare, assemble, repair and upgrade the equipment

Required qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling
• Confirmed drone pilot
• Strong manual and technical skills: soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and comfort troubleshooting hardware in the field
• Organized, rigorous, and safety-conscious
• Genuine hands-on/DIY mindset
• Comfortable working outdoors and physically active work, including loading a vehicle and spending full days in the field in all weather
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driving licence
• English at a working level (A2 minimum)

Nice to have

• CAD and 3D printing skills
• Basic Linux familiarity
• Basic understanding of flight-computer/autopilot systems
• French or Arabic

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.