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Drone System Validation Engineer - CH

Harmattan AI· R&D
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Lausanne, ParisFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Drone System Validation Engineer responsible for validating performance, reliability, and operational readiness of autonomous defense systems, leading test campaigns to inform internal development and maintain competitive edge.

Responsibilities

  • System Testing: Plan and execute validation & verification of defense systems (drone, payload...) in simulated and real-world conditions.
  • Flight Test Campaigns: Design and conduct rigorous test for new features, hardware configurations, and software releases.
  • Test Protocols: Define, document, and refine structured test procedures.
  • Data Analysis: Capture and interpret telemetry, logs, and test outcomes to assess system behavior and recommend design improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in validation on aerospace or robotic systems, or embedded robotics.
  • Solid understanding of methodology for rigorous testing and validation of technical system
  • Wide engineering culture around flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and/or RF systems.
  • Comfortable designing and executing structured test protocols.
  • Experience with DVT/PVT phases and environmental testing methodologies.
  • Strong statistical analysis skills to interpret test data and validate reliability.
  • Bonus: Pilot certification, experience with military or industrial drone platforms.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.

Skills

Required:Validation and verificationTest protocol designData analysis and statisticsFlight dynamics / control systemsDVT/PVT and environmental testingDocumentationCommunication and leadership
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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