Field Deployment Engineer

About the role

Harmattan AI is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to lead end‑to‑end deployment of autonomous defense systems at client sites. You will own the full lifecycle from site assessment through commissioning, ensuring both hardware and software operate flawlessly in demanding environments.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to identify prerequisites, constraints, and installation requirements.
• Install, assemble, connect, and bring up physical system components on‑site.
• Configure, parameterise, and validate system software, primarily on Linux platforms.
• Commission complete systems, verify hardware‑software integration, and achieve client sign‑off.
• Support integration with client operational environments alongside integration engineers.
• Perform on‑site testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Develop deep system expertise, operate the system in the field, and act as the technical reference.
• Train client operators and maintainers, creating documentation to enable autonomous use.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and return‑to‑service procedures.

Required profile

• 2–5 years of hands‑on field or technical experience in operations, systems integration, testing, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deploy both hardware and software components in complex environments.
• Comfortable working on extended on‑site campaigns with high travel requirements.

Required skills

• Linux system configuration and administration.
• Hardware assembly, wiring, and integration.
• Network configuration and troubleshooting.
• System commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge defense technologies.
• Exposure to high‑impact missions for allied forces.
• Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence.