Senior Team Lead, Propulsion & Vehicle Systems

Harmattan Ai

Rabat, Morocco

On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with propulsion systems engineering experience and leadership instincts will find this cross-disciplinary, on-site role in Rabat suits their technical and managerial ambitions.

Best fit for

Candidates with propulsion integration experience and a track record of leading engineering teams
— “experience leading or coordinating engineers”
Individuals who thrive in hands-on, entrepreneurial environments and can operate independently
— “Entrepreneurial, hands-on and comfortable a long way from headquarters”
Engineers with end-to-end system ownership experience, particularly in propulsion and fuel systems
— “Own the fuel system end to end, including integrated composite tank design”

Things to consider

On-site presence in Rabat is required, with no mention of remote flexibility
— “Location: Rabat, Morocco — on site.”
This role demands a high level of technical rigor and safety case accountability
— “stay rigorous on anything touching the safety case”

How to stand out

Highlight end-to-end propulsion integration projects in your resume and interview stories
— “at least one propulsion system integrated from concept to flight”
Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams, especially with avionics and launcher systems
— “Lead cross-functional design with airframe, avionics and launcher teams”
Emphasize your ability to build test capabilities from scratch, including instrumentation and processes
— “Stand up propulsion test capability on site from nothing — bench, instrumentation and the process behind it”
Showcase your experience with vehicle electrical systems and power distribution
— “Drive power distribution, harness routing and actuation across the vehicle”
Demonstrate your ability to make and defend high-level technical decisions
— “Settle the open architecture questions — engine selection, tank integration and booster interface”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

build and lead propulsion and vehicle systems team
stand up propulsion test capability
own fuel system end to end
drive power distribution

Typical background

MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Propulsion Systems EngineeringVehicle Systems EngineeringTeam LeadershipCross-functional Coordination

Preferred

Solid Motor IntegrationBooster Interface

About the role

Original posting from Harmattan Ai via Ashby

ABOUT US
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 $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
Location: Rabat, Morocco — on site. Contract: Permanent, full time$
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Senior Team Lead, Propulsion & Vehicle Systems, you will own propulsion and vehicle systems for the air vehicle — from concept to flight. You will pick the engine, define the architecture, stand up test capability from nothing, and lead the team that proves it on real hardware in test campaigns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Propulsion & Vehicle Systems Team: Build, lead and grow a cross-disciplinary team across propulsion, fuel systems and vehicle electrical.
Propulsion: Drive engine selection and integration, engine bay and mounting, and the propulsion architecture that carries the vehicle.
Test Capability: Stand up propulsion test capability on site from nothing — bench, instrumentation and the process behind it.
Fuel System: Own the fuel system end to end, including integrated composite tank design and the constraints it places on the vehicle.
Vehicle Systems: Drive power distribution, harness routing and actuation across the vehicle.
Trade-Off & Design Analysis: Settle the open architecture questions — engine selection, tank integration and booster interface — and carry the consequences to the airframe and ground segment.
Technical Coordination: Lead cross-functional design with airframe, avionics and launcher teams. Own the propulsion and vehicle systems interfaces.
Integration & Validation: Own integration, prototyping, test campaigns and qualification evidence, ensuring performance targets are met in real operating conditions.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
5+ years in propulsion or vehicle systems engineering within defense, aerospace or robotics, including experience leading or coordinating engineers.
MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field. A track record of building will outweigh the degree.
At least one propulsion system integrated from concept to flight. Exposure to solid motor or booster interfaces is a strong plus.
Integrator by instinct. You take the whole scope — engine, fuel and vehicle electrical — rather than a narrow slice of it.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on and comfortable a long way from headquarters. You design from first principles, take local decisions and defend them, and stay rigorous on anything touching the safety case.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Source: Harmattan Ai careers (Ashby)