Engineering Manager

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 an Engineering Manager at Harmattan AI, you will act as a vital management layer between R&D modules and leadership, focusing on elevating our people and standardising our engineering excellence. This is a "hands-off" people management role designed to relieve pressure on senior leadership by building high-performing teams, improving internal tooling, and standardising work processes across the company without sacrificing execution speed. You will be a visionary partner to our leadership, contributing to organisational structure and the long-term technical vision.   Responsibilities People Management & Mentorship : Act as a dedicated people manager for engineers, overseeing performance reviews, career growth, and training initiatives. Recruitment : Own the recruitment process as the number one priority, building and maintaining an effective engineering team to meet our ambitious growth plans. Process Standardisation : Develop and implement standardised work processes across software and electrical engineering teams to ensure high-quality output and consistency. Internal Tooling : Audit and improve internal tooling—deciding between off-the-shelf and custom solutions—to ensure engineers have the best resources to succeed. Organisational Strategy : Contribute to the organisational structure by reorganising modules and initiating changes to optimise cross-functional (XFN) delivery. Vision & Execution : Collaborate with leadership to build the company vision, bringing fresh ideas to the table rather than just executing existing plans. Candidate

Requirements

Educational Background : A strong academic record in an Engineering discipline or related technical field. Proven Leadership : Previous experience as an Individual Contributor (IC) who has successfully transitioned into a management role, allowing you to deeply understand the technical challenges your team faces. Experience : A track record of growing teams and hiring top-tier talent, preferably within the Aeronautic or high-stakes engineering sectors. Technical Engagement : While this is a management-focused role, you should still possess a desire to "keep your hands dirty" and remain engaged with the technical aspects of the work. Soft Skills & Communication : Exceptional soft skills and communication abilities, with a "high-bar" for excellence and a natural ability to elevate those around them. Commitment : 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission of building autonomous defence systems and a readiness to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.