Harmattan AI
As the Director of Engineering for Optronics at Harmattan AI, you will lead a growing team in Paris focused on gimbal optics, opto-mechanical design, and EO/IR systems for defense drones. This hands-off people management role involves building high-performing teams, standardizing engineering processes, improving internal tooling, and collaborating with leadership on the long-term technical vision. You will act as a vital link between R&D modules and company leadership to drive organizational structure and execution speed.
Harmattan AI designs autonomous, scalable defense systems for the speed and complexity of modern warfare. Its offerings include unmanned aerial systems (UAS), payloads, synthetic aperture radar imagery, and counter-UAS capabilities, all powered by AI to deliver mission-ready solutions for armed forces and their allies.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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10% above the average for this role
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