Drone System Validation Engineer -FR

Role Summary

As Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on our own systems to inform internal development and maintain a competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• System Testing: Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems (drone, payload...) in simulated and real-world conditions.
• Flight Test Campaigns: Design and conduct rigorous test for new features, hardware configurations, and software releases.
• Test Protocols: Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.
• Data Analysis: Capture and interpret telemetry, logs, and test outcomes to assess system behavior and recommend design improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bonus: Pilot certification, experience with military or industrial drone platforms.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: CDI
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Availability: ASAP
• Location: Paris
• We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
• We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

About the Company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.