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Chief Engineer

Harmattan AI· R&D
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LausanneFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

As a Chief Engineer, you will own the architecture, system definition and implementation of one of Harmattan AI's robotic systems—from concept to field deployment—leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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