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Harmattan AI · Autonomous Defense Systems

Product Manager

unknownSeniorParisDefense TechAutonomous SystemsRoboticsAerospaceAI/MLHardware

Our Take

Define and deliver autonomous defense systems for allied forces at scale.

What they’re looking for

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in technical roles
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional, high-complexity aerospace, defense, or robotics projects to industrialization
  • Strong technical background with ability to resolve complex engineering challenges
  • Project management and timeline ownership
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management

Good fit if

  • Senior technical PMs with defense or aerospace backgrounds
  • PMs with robotics or UAV system delivery experience
  • Engineers transitioning into product roles in deep-tech defense
  • PMs experienced in taking hardware/software products to industrialization

As posted by Harmattan AI

About Us

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.

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.

About the Role

As a Product Manager at Harmattan AI, you will be at the heart of company strategy, as you will be in charge of product specification and roadmap based on market and technological analysis, as well as full scale development and industrialization of the product. You will be responsible for managing timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure market fit and successful delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Product Definition: Define product specification based on customer feedback, market analysis and technology; iterate and validate for technical, industrial and commercial feasibility.

  • Project Management: Develop, maintain, and update project timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met during the whole lifecycle of the product.

  • Technical Coordination: Oversee the architecture and the technical development of the system across R&D and industrialization phases, resolving challenges as they arise.

  • Team Leadership: Inspire and manage the project team to maintain a high level of performance and quality.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the key interface between technical teams, the product team, and other stakeholders (especially customers, sales, marketing and program) to align efforts and ensure tenders and projects success.

  • Resource Allocation: Manage the allocation of engineering and other resources to meet project goals effectively.

Candidate Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in technical roles.

  • Experience and ecosystem knowledge in one of the following field is highly desirable: defense systems, UAV/UxV/robotics, aerospace, radars/RF/radio, optronics, PNT, AI, or related industries.

  • Customer and product-oriented.

  • Proven experience managing cross-functional, high-complexity aerospace, defense or robotics projects that have reached industrialization.

  • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and resolve complex engineering challenges.

  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Skills & Focus Areas

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in technical roles
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional, high-complexity aerospace, defense, or robotics projects to industrialization
  • Strong technical background with ability to resolve complex engineering challenges
  • Project management and timeline ownership
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Customer and product-oriented mindset