Validation Technician

Harmattan Ai
Lausanne, Switzerland
On-site

Who this role is best for

Practitioners with hands-on technical skills and a safety-conscious mindset will find this role in autonomous defense systems validation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with practical experience in electronics and mechanics, particularly soldering and wiring, are well-suited for this role.
    — “Strong manual dexterity: proficient in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.”
  • Individuals with a background in drone piloting and a focus on field operations will align naturally with this team's mission.
    — “Experience piloting multirotor or fixed-wing drones (remote pilot certification is a plus).”
  • Those who thrive in a rigorous, organized, and safety-focused environment will excel in this position.
    — “Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong willingness to travel for field testing campaigns, which may impact work-life balance.
    — “Willingness to travel for field testing operations.”
  • Candidates should be prepared for a hands-on, lab-based work arrangement with a focus on maintenance and testing.
    — “Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with standardized test protocols and anomaly reporting in your resume and interview.
    — “Run standardized test protocols and checklists.”
  • Highlight your ability to manage inventory and logistics for field campaigns, showcasing organizational skills.
    — “Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.”
  • Demonstrate your hands-on technical skills with specific examples of drone maintenance or mechanical assembly projects.
    — “Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • drone fleet readiness
  • test campaign success
Typical background
electronicsmechanicsRC modeling

Skills & requirements

Required

Drone MaintenanceFlight OperationsInventory ManagementSolderingWiringMechanical Assembly

Preferred

Drone Piloting CertificationField Testing

Stack & domain

ElectronicsMechanicsRC ModelingSolderingWiringMechanical AssemblyDrone PilotingRemote Pilot CertificationSafety-consciousOrganizedRigorousTeamworkAttention To Detail

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.

As a Drone System Validation Technician & Remote Pilot, you will be a vital pillar of our flight operations. You will ensure that our fleet of autonomous drones remains operational, up to date, and ready for deployment at all times. You will manage the validation lab and support engineers during complex field testing campaigns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FLEET MAINTENANCE

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.
  • Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.
  • Execute soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly operations.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

  • Piloting drones during test campaigns.
  • Serve as the safety operator during test flights.

LOGISTICS

  • Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.
  • Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.

TEST EXECUTION

  • Run standardized test protocols and checklists.
  • Report results and anomalies to the engineering teams.

LAB MANAGEMENT

  • Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.
  • Ensure all necessary tools, consumables, and equipment are available and ready to use.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Technical degree or significant practical experience in electronics, mechanics, or RC modeling.
  • Strong manual dexterity: proficient in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
  • Rigorous, organized, and safety-conscious mindset.
  • Experience piloting multirotor or fixed-wing drones (remote pilot certification is a plus).
  • Strong interest in hands-on DIY / technical building projects.
  • English language proficiency: A2 level minimum.
  • Willingness to travel for field testing operations.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Source: Harmattan Ai careers (Ashby)

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