EU Field Operations Executive

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.

About The Role

We are hiring a Field Operations Executive to execute demonstrations, deployments, and field operations in support of customer engagements. Reporting to an Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for operating our systems in real‑world environments, ensuring readiness and customer deployments. This is a highly operational, field‑first role, requiring strong technical grounding, autonomy, and execution under real‑world constraints.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical demonstrations, tests, and deployments in operational environments.
• Operate UAV systems, payloads, and software during customer demos and trials.
• Ensure systems are mission‑ready, calibrated, and fully functional before deployment.
• Monitor system performance in real time and troubleshoot issues in the field.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and integration issues under time constraints.
• Support integration and validation of systems in customer or partner environments.
• Prepare and configure demo kits, hardware, and software stacks.
• Manage field logistics, including transport, set‑up, and teardown of systems.
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety procedures.
• Collect and structure field data, logs, and observations.
• Support post‑mission analysis (flight logs, system performance, anomalies).
• Provide clear and actionable feedback to Engagement, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to improving demo workflows, operational processes, and field playbooks.
• Support the standardization of tools and procedures for repeatable, high‑quality deployments.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in field operations, testing, or deployment of UAVs, robotics, or complex technical systems.
• Strong hands‑on ability with hardware and software systems.
• Comfortable operating in real‑world, sometimes constrained environments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
• Adaptability and mobility: thrives under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; embraces a “no‑task‑is‑too‑small” mentality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
• Commitment: 100 % dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
• UAV pilot license strongly preferred.
• High willingness to travel (significant field presence required).