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 RoleWe are opening a 6 months internship starting January 2027 to join our Quality team.
The Quality Engineering Intern will be supporting our Quality team on our production plant in Wissous, in order to provide valuable analytics that will enable the team to improve the harmonization of our tracking systems and traceability.
FPY definition and baseline for each product
Perform Quality analyses: taxonomy + Pareto + 5M root cause
Update the daily quality dashboard
Lead problem-solving workshops with the production and methods departments
Create and update outgoing inspection and customer delivery files
NCR follow-up
Academic background: Final-year engineering student (generalist, mechanical, industrial, quality) who has already spent 4–6 months on a real production floor and liked it. We are excited to work with someone who wants quality, not quality as a fallback from design !
Experience and knowledge: 5M / 5-Why / NCR handling. Capacity to build complex Excel dashboards in autonomy. ERP exposure (Odoo is a plus), metrology and drawing reading basics. Knowledge of electronics/electromechanical assembly is a plus.
Languages: Fluent in French, professional English is appreciated.
Excellent communication skills, organizational sense, autonomy, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Skills Required
- Final-year engineering student in generalist, mechanical, industrial, or quality engineering
- Prior 4-6 month experience on a real production floor
- Interest in pursuing quality engineering as a primary career path
- Knowledge of 5M, 5-Why, and NCR handling
- Ability to independently build complex Excel dashboards
- ERP exposure; Odoo experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge of metrology and technical drawing reading
- Fluency in French
- Professional English proficiency
- Knowledge of electronics or electromechanical assembly
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Autonomy and ability to work in a multicultural environment
Harmattan AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay ranges are publicly shown for multiple U.S. roles (e.g., $140k–$200k base) and appear broadly in line with late‑stage startup/defense‑tech expectations based on the postings cited.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is repeatedly referenced in several job postings as part of total compensation, which can increase upside potential at a recently funded, high‑valuation company.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign‑on bonuses are explicitly mentioned in a hiring post for candidates who can start quickly, indicating the use of cash incentives in at least some hiring situations.
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What We Do
Harmattan AI is rising as a next-generation defense prime, building the future of autonomous warfare. We leverage AI-driven autonomy, real-time intelligence, and conflict-ready production to deliver attritable systems and autonomous mission management software. Designed for the real-world needs of warfighters, our solutions enable faster deployment, sharper decision-making, and battlefield dominance.
