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Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following a $200M Series B at $1.4B valuation, the company is expanding teams to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
As a Systems Engineer in the Warhead team, you will structure and build complete development assurance and qualification frameworks for energetic effectors. Working alongside effectors and platform teams, you will develop protocols, requirements management, S3 assessment frameworks, and qualification programs for energetic systems and sub-systems in final use cases. The role demands a pragmatic, rigorous approach with understanding of NATO doctrine and qualification regimes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review system architectures and advise on compliance with military doctrine, focusing on safety and mission objectives
- Define clear system and sub-system requirements, maintaining traceable verification and validation matrices
- Collaborate with product leads and engineers on design choices for smooth integration and pragmatic delivery
- Develop qualification programs and master test plans from specification through final reporting
- Run qualification readiness reviews and flag risks early
- Lead engagements with defense customers and test facilities on product qualification and testing, including regular travel to test sites
- Document system safety and suitability for service per NATO and customer requirements
- Coach wider teams on qualification processes and munition system safety
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles qualifying weapon systems (missiles, drones, or other effectors)
- Pragmatic, structured approach to stakeholder management in fast-moving programs
- Experience managing qualification programs end-to-end, including handling test failures and non-conformances
- Safety assessment experience on munition systems
- Strong understanding of NATO doctrine and experience working with defense customers and ministries of defense
- Comfort working with energetic systems (warheads, fuzes, rocket motors)
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills
- Fluency in English required
