About the job
About Us
Harmattan AI is a pioneering defense technology company dedicated to developing autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following a successful $200 million Series B funding round, which has valued us at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and enhancing our capabilities to provide mission-critical solutions to allied forces.
Our operations are driven by core values: creating technologies with tangible real-world impact, striving for excellence in all endeavors, setting ambitious goals, and tackling the toughest technical challenges. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where rigor, accountability, and high performance are paramount.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer - Validation, you will be responsible for developing the systems that enable our hardware and software to work seamlessly together. You will be at the crossroads of Hardware, Software, and DevOps, tasked with creating the hardware benches and software pipelines necessary to scale our validation processes from testing a single drone to testing hundreds efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Automation: Create Python scripts and tools to automate log analysis, telemetry parsing, and report generation.
- CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with the software team to incorporate physical hardware tests into the continuous integration pipeline.
- HIL Development: Design and construct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to replicate flight conditions in our laboratory.
- Bonus: Develop mechanical fixtures and jigs using CAD to facilitate consistent physical testing.
Candidate Requirements
- Educational background in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Mechatronics.
- Strong expertise in Python (knowledge of C++ is an advantage).
- Experience in building test benches, HIL systems, or automated test equipment (ATE).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git) and Linux environments.
- Bonus: A background in robotics or drones is advantageous.
- Bonus: Mechanical design skills (CAD) for constructing custom test rigs.
Join us in shaping the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

