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Systems Engineer (Munitions)

Harmattan AI· R&D
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LausanneFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Systems Engineer in the Warhead team responsible for structuring and building development assurance and qualification frameworks for energetic effectors, including protocols, requirements management, S3 assessment frameworks, and qualification programs in line with NATO doctrine.

Responsibilities

  • Review system architectures and advise on compliance with military doctrine, with a focus on safety and mission objectives.
  • Define clear system and sub-system requirements, and maintain a traceable verification and validation matrix.
  • Work with product leads and engineers on design choices to ensure smooth integration and pragmatic delivery.
  • Develop qualification programs and master test plans for systems and sub-systems, from specification through to final reporting.
  • Run qualification readiness reviews and flag risks to qualification 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 in line with NATO and customer requirements.
  • Coach wider teams on qualification processes and the safety of munition systems.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles qualifying weapon systems such as 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 such as warheads, fuzes and rocket motors.
  • Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
  • Fluency in English required.

Skills

Required:System architecture reviewRequirements managementQualification program managementSafety assessmentTechnical writing
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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