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Director of Engineering - UAS(m/w/x)
Leading multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams of 30+ at autonomous defense systems provider. Proven leadership, including IC to management transition, required. Standardized work processes, fast-cycle test campaigns, and qualification gates.
Requirements
- Strong academic record in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- Proven leadership: previous IC to management transition experience
- Direct experience leading multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams (30+ engineers) at UAV, drone, eVTOL, or humanoid/advanced robotics company
- Shipped at least one complex multi-disciplinary hardware system through prototype to deployment/production
- Knowledge of fast-cycle hardware test campaigns and qualification gates
- Desire to "keep hands dirty" and remain technically engaged
- Exceptional soft skills and communication abilities
- High-bar for excellence and ability to elevate others
- 100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission
- Readiness to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Tasks
- Manage and mentor engineering teams
- Conduct performance reviews and career development
- Lead recruitment efforts for engineering roles
- Build and maintain a high-performing engineering team
- Standardise work processes across engineering disciplines
- Audit and enhance internal engineering tools
- Contribute to organisational structure and reorganisation
- Optimise cross-functional delivery processes
- Collaborate with leadership on company vision
- Bring innovative ideas to leadership discussions
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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Director of Engineering - UAS(m/w/x)
Leading multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams of 30+ at autonomous defense systems provider. Proven leadership, including IC to management transition, required. Standardized work processes, fast-cycle test campaigns, and qualification gates.
Requirements
- Strong academic record in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- Proven leadership: previous IC to management transition experience
- Direct experience leading multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams (30+ engineers) at UAV, drone, eVTOL, or humanoid/advanced robotics company
- Shipped at least one complex multi-disciplinary hardware system through prototype to deployment/production
- Knowledge of fast-cycle hardware test campaigns and qualification gates
- Desire to "keep hands dirty" and remain technically engaged
- Exceptional soft skills and communication abilities
- High-bar for excellence and ability to elevate others
- 100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission
- Readiness to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Tasks
- Manage and mentor engineering teams
- Conduct performance reviews and career development
- Lead recruitment efforts for engineering roles
- Build and maintain a high-performing engineering team
- Standardise work processes across engineering disciplines
- Audit and enhance internal engineering tools
- Contribute to organisational structure and reorganisation
- Optimise cross-functional delivery processes
- Collaborate with leadership on company vision
- Bring innovative ideas to leadership discussions
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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About the Company
Harmattan AI
Industry
Aerospace
Description
The company builds autonomous and scalable defense systems driven by engineering developments in robotics and AI.
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