Electronics Technician

About the role

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. We are seeking an Electronics Technician to join our Lausanne Engineering Hub . In this high-priority role, you will enter a scaling environment dedicated to developing autonomous drone platforms across air defense, ISR, strike, and electronic warfare. Your primary mission will be to own the full hardware validation lifecycle-from Altium component creation and PCB review to bench measurement, system validation, and drone assembly. You will play an essential role in maintaining the quality and reliability of our deployed hardware at an increasing pace of iteration.

Responsibilities

• Altium Library Management: Maintain and expand the Altium Designer component library, including symbol creation, footprint design, and 3D model integration.
• PCB Review & Bring-Up: Support PCB design reviews and perform hands-on bring-up and validation of new board revisions.
• Testing & Measurement: Conduct electrical measurements and functional tests using standard lab instruments, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers.
• Drone Assembly & Integration: Assemble and integrate electronics into drone platforms, executing everything from precision soldering to full system checkout.
• Technical Documentation: Write clear, structured technical validation and test reports for each hardware iteration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with the Hardware Engineering team, and collaborate with Systems Engineering, Firmware/Software, and Procurement teams.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians or interns as the team scales over time.
• Candidate Requirements
• Educational Background: A Technician ES (Electronics or Electrical Engineering), HEIG (Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion), or an equivalent Swiss/European technical college diploma. A practical, hands-on engineering background is highly preferred.
• Proven Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Altium Designer (schematic capture, library management) and bench diagnostics. You are proficient in precision soldering, including micro-components (0201, 0402...) and advanced surface-mount packages (QFN, BGA...).
• Industry Experience: 2-3 years of practical experience as an electronics technician , ideally coming from drone/UAV manufacturers, avionics, defense contractors, or aerospace firms. Experience assembling electromechanical platforms and writing structured technical test reports is required.
• Adaptability & Autonomy: Highly rigorous, precise, and autonomous. You take full ownership of your deliverables and thrive when working directly on hardware that matters.
• Legal Requirements: A valid Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship is required.
• We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

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