As a Flight Operations Engineer, you will bridge the R&D lab and operational field, demonstrating autonomous defense systems to global partners, training end-users, and conducting field validation. You will plan and execute test campaigns, lead live flight demonstrations, deliver training programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage deployment logistics.

Responsibilities

Test Campaigns: Plan and execute real-world test campaigns to validate performance, reliability, and edge-case behaviors of new hardware and software releases.
Lead high-stakes live flight demonstrations for defense stakeholders, showcasing mission-specific capabilities in diverse environments.
Deliver comprehensive training programs to ensure clients can safely and effectively operate Harmattan AI systems covering flight theory, autonomous mission planning, and emergency procedures.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to support debugging and iteration based on test outcomes.
Execute the deployment and the tactical logistics of autonomous systems, managing the end-to-end integration of command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and RF data links in complex, real-world environments to ensure 100% mission readiness

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in flight operations, flight testing or validation on aerospace or robotic systems, or embedded robotics.
Proven track record in the end-to-end assembly, integration, and maintenance of high-performance FPV, multicopters and/or Fixed-Wing systems.
Wide engineering culture around flight dynamics, control systems, avionics, and/or RF systems.
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.
Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for training and public presentations.
Comfortable with a dynamic schedule that requires frequent international presence.

Nice to have

Bonus: Pilot certification, experience with military or industrial drone platforms.