# Propulsion Engineer at Harmattan AI

Propulsion Engineer at Harmattan AI in Rabat. On-site, full-time. Posted October 21, 2026.

- Company: Harmattan AI
- Location: Rabat
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/harmattan-ai/470819b0-19fd-41ea-ab5c-ec5e53d8492e/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/propulsion-engineer-harmattan-ai-km8crh

## Requirements

- Educational Background: Engineering degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Programming, or a related field; self-taught learners with exceptional portfolios will be considered.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong Python programming skills, specifically for data analysis, plotting, and sensor integration.
- Domain Expertise: Practical understanding of propulsion physics and experience with electric propulsion systems or UAV environments.
- Complex Project Management: Ability to autonomously implement important features and move testing platforms to a state-of-the-art level within the first 90 days.
- Proactive Problem Solving: A critical thinker who identifies edge cases and bottlenecks rather than just following instructions.
- Communication & Influence: Ability to guide R&D teams on requirements and speak effectively with manufacturers regarding prototype results.
- Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, thriving in a rapid prototyping environment where speed and methodical testing are equally vital.

## Description

### **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 the propulsion requirements of Harmattan increase, we are expanding our team to accelerate the development of critical hardware and software tools. You will join a high-impact, two-person team focused on building state-of-the-art motor test benches and the software infrastructure used to visualise and share results across the entire organisation. This is a practice-oriented role that bridges the gap between Python software development and physical hardware testing.

### **Responsibilities**

- **System Development**: Build and maintain the hardware motor test bench to measure motor, propeller, and controller performance.

- **Software Engineering**: Develop and improve internal Python-based tools for propulsion test bench operations and data visualisation.

- **Data Analysis**: Create scripts to calculate motor thrust requirements and manage large datasets to extrapolate performance across different hardware configurations.

- **Testing & Reporting**: Execute motor tests, upload results to our cloud platform, and author technical reports for internal stakeholders and manufacturers.

- **Collaborative Design**: Participate in design meetings for new platforms (e.g., fixed-wing observers), providing expertise on propulsion solutions to meet range and autonomy specifications.

- **Tool Democratisation**: Ensure internal visualisation tools are robust and user-friendly for the wider Harmattan team.

### **Candidate Requirements**

- **Educational Background**: Engineering degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Programming, or a related field; self-taught learners with exceptional portfolios will be considered.

- **Technical Proficiency**: Strong Python programming skills, specifically for data analysis, plotting, and sensor integration.

- **Domain Expertise**: Practical understanding of propulsion physics and experience with electric propulsion systems or UAV environments.

- **Complex Project Management**: Ability to autonomously implement important features and move testing platforms to a state-of-the-art level within the first 90 days.

- **Proactive Problem Solving**: A critical thinker who identifies edge cases and bottlenecks rather than just following instructions.

- **Communication & Influence**: Ability to guide R&D teams on requirements and speak effectively with manufacturers regarding prototype results.

- **Commitment**: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, thriving in a rapid prototyping environment where speed and methodical testing are equally vital.

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