Warhead Engineering Team

Harmattan AI is seeking a Lead Warhead Engineer to join their team in the Lausanne Metropolitan Area. This role is crucial for developing autonomous defense systems and requires technical leadership in warhead development, energetics, safety, and integration.

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

We are looking for a technical authority for all warhead developments related to Harmattan’s products. Apply now to shape the future of autonomous defense systems!

Company Overview

Harmattan AI is redefining how forces are built and deployed, shaping a future where autonomous robots fight as one across the full spectrum of operations. Autonomy multiplies both mass and capability, unlocking a new scale of force. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Energetics, Physics or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Own the warhead architecture and design trade-offs across all developments.
• Define and build the warhead supply chain with scalability as a design requirement.
• Act as the warhead authority towards program, product and customers.
• Drive developments from concept through design, testing, qualification and industrialization.
• Ensure compliance with pyrotechnic regulations and applicable NATO safety and qualification standards.
• Build and manage relationships with test centers, energetic materials suppliers and industrial partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Energetics, Physics or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in warhead or munitions development.
• Deep knowledge of the munitions ecosystem and applicable regulatory framework.
• Proven track record of leading warhead or munitions developments through qualification and into serial production.
• Strong knowledge of NATO safety and qualification standards (MIL-STD, STANAG) for munitions.
• Eligibility for French national security clearance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous defense systems.
• Be a technical authority in a rapidly growing defense technology company.
• Contribute to shaping the future of warfare.
• Work in a demanding environment that values rigor, ownership, and execution.
• Be part of a team that sets ambitious goals and tackles hard technical challenges.