Engineering Manager

Harmattan AI

Lausanne, Switzerland
On-site
Proven leadership transitioning from ic to management
Experience growing teams in high-stakes engineering sectors
Strong academic background in engineering discipline
Harmattan AI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams focused on autonomous defense systems. The role emphasizes people management, process standardization, and collaboration with leadership to shape the company's organizational vision. Candidates should possess a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and exceptional communication skills

Job Summary

  • Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems following a $200M Series B.
  • The role focuses on elevating people, standardizing engineering excellence, and relieving pressure on senior leadership through high-performing teams.
  • Candidates must have a track record of hiring top-tier talent preferably within the Aeronautic or high-stakes engineering sectors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Harmattan AI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams focused on autonomous defense systems. The role emphasizes people management, process standardization, and collaboration with leadership to shape the company's organizational vision. Candidates should possess a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and exceptional communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven leadership transitioning from IC to management
  • Experience growing teams in high-stakes engineering sectors
  • Strong academic background in Engineering discipline

Nice-to-have

  • Desire to keep hands dirty with technical work
  • Exceptional soft skills and communication abilities
  • Visionary partnership with senior leadership

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience as an Individual Contributor (IC) who transitioned to management
  • Track record of growing teams and hiring top-tier talent
  • Strong academic record in an Engineering discipline

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