What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Harmattan AI?
About Us
At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between complex subsystems and operational mission requirements. You will define and validate the architecture that integrates software, AI/ML, and operator workflows into a cohesive, resilient C2 system.
Your mandate: ensure the entire platform functions reliably in the field, interoperable, testable, and ready for deployment.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Integration
At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between complex subsystems and operational mission requirements. You will define and validate the architecture that integrates software, AI/ML, and operator workflows into a cohesive, resilient C2 system.
Your mandate: ensure the entire platform functions reliably in the field, interoperable, testable, and ready for deployment.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Integration
- Define end-to-end system architecture, interface control documents (ICDs), and data flows.
- Lead integration planning across backend, AI/ML, and UX components.
- Ensure interoperability with TAK, STANAG, and DoD standards.
- Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and configuration control.
- Develop simulation and field-test plans validating performance and reliability.
- Support mission exercises and collect operator feedback to drive design evolution.
- Work closely with Product, AI/ML, and UX teams to translate operator needs into technical requirements.
- Participate in design and risk reviews, providing pragmatic engineering judgment.
- Educational Background: B.S./M.S. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, or related.
- Experience: 5–10 years in defense, aerospace, or robotics programs; proven integration of multiple subsystems into mission-critical platforms.
- Technical Skills: Requirements management, system modeling, risk analysis, and interface design.
- Mindset: Operator-first, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing trade-offs under constraints.
- Clearance: Eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance (Secret level or above preferred).
- Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
- Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Work Schedule: DMV area (D.C. / Maryland / Virginia) / On-site
- Compensation: $140K-$175K equity benefits
- Start Date: November 2025
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000