System Engineer

About Us At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you. About the Role As a System Engineer, you will own the architecture, system definition and implementation of one of our robotic systems — from concept to field deployment. You will work hand-in-hand with project managers and technical leads to translate mission needs into system-level designs, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure overall system performance, robustness, and reliability. Responsibilities System Architecture: Transform system requirements into architectures solutions. Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams. Trade-Off & Design Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and system-level simulations to guide technical choices. Integration & Validation: Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation, ensuring performance targets are achieved. System Reviews: Drive design and architecture reviews, maintaining consistency between requirements, design, and testing. Continuous Improvement: Implement processes to enhance requirements traceability, system documentation, and validation workflows. Candidate Requirements 10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors. MSc in Engineering (any field); PhD is a plus. Proven experience leading full system lifecycles (concept → prototype → validation). Strong background in system architecture, requirements engineering, and trade-off analysis. Broad engineering culture with understanding of mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical interfaces. Rigorous, structured, and mission-driven mindset with strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Bonus: Experience with UAS or defense systems. Location and Commitments Contract Type: Permanent contract Work Schedule: Full-time Availability: ASAP Location: Paris or Lausanne We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.