General Application
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Department
- General
About the role
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.
At Harmattan AI, we design and deploy advanced AI-powered systems for defense. Our work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, fast-moving, high-stakes, and deeply mission-driven.
We hire selectively and work with urgency, precision, and a commitment to solving problems that matter. If you're exceptional in your field and driven by building real-world impact, we want to hear from you.
Even if no listed role matches your profile, we welcome proactive applications from individuals who thrive in high-responsibility environments and bring deep expertise in areas such as:
Aerospace & Robotics – GNC, autonomy, flight software, mission planning
Embedded Systems & Hardware – FPGA, real-time systems, electronics
Software & AI – machine learning, perception, signal processing
Business, Strategy & Operations – program execution, partnerships, international expansion
What we’re looking for
We value individuals who:
Set a high personal bar for quality and technical excellence
Take ownership and move fast under uncertainty
Push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and deliver under pressure
Are motivated by complex challenges with meaningful geopolitical stakes
What to include
A resume
A short message telling us what you’re best at, and how you think you could contribute to our mission
We review all applications thoroughly and will reach out if there’s a potential fit.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.