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Validation Technician

Harmattan AI· R&D
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LausanneFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Drone System Validation Technician & Remote Pilot responsible for maintaining and validating Harmattan AI's fleet of autonomous drones, managing the validation lab, and supporting field testing campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the drone fleet.
  • Carry out repairs, upgrades, and component replacements.
  • Execute soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly operations.
  • Piloting drones during test campaigns.
  • Serve as the safety operator during test flights.
  • Manage inventory for spare parts, batteries, and field equipment.
  • Organize transport and gear preparation for field testing campaigns.
  • Run standardized test protocols and checklists.
  • Report results and anomalies to the engineering teams.
  • Keep the workshop and validation lab clean, organized, and secure.
  • Ensure all necessary tools, consumables, and equipment are available and ready to use.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:SolderingWiringMechanical assemblyDrone piloting
Nice to have:Remote pilot certification
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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