Computer Vision Engineer at Harmattan AI (Rabat, Morocco)
Harmattan AI· Rabat, Morocco·
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Harmattan AI at a glance
France's first defense-tech unicorn, building attritable AI-piloted strike, interception, and ISR drones for allied militaries.
Harmattan AI is a vertically integrated defense prime building autonomous drone systems for allied militaries. It designs the full stack, from airframes and payloads to embedded compute and the autonomy algorithms that let drones sense, decide, and act at the edge without GPS or a network link, coordinated across a swarm by its mission-orchestration layer.
$242M raised · latest: Series B · $200M · January 2026 · backed by Dassault Aviation, FirstMark Capital, Atlantic, Motier Ventures
Summary
Join the R&D team to develop and optimize computer vision algorithms for autonomous defense and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include research, data preparation, algorithm development, and production deployment of ML/CV models.
Job description
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer to join our Machine Learning and Computer Vision team. This role is crucial for developing core technical components across various robotics/aerospace projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research & Data Preparation:
- Conduct research on state-of-the-art Computer Vision methodologies. Participate in the creation and curation of training and validation datasets.
- Perform statistical analyses and develop visualisation tools to ensure data quality.
- Algorithm Development & Optimisation:
- Build and refine training pipelines and metrics to enhance model performance.
- Develop and optimise Computer Vision algorithms for multiple robotics/aerospace projects.
- Deployment & Integration: Implement ML/CV models into production-ready environments. Ensure seamless integration with Harmattan AI’s systems and conduct rigorous code reviews.
- Validation & Monitoring: Test algorithms in real-world environments and develop monitoring tools. Track model performance and continuously improve deployed solutions.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with software and simulation teams to align development with system requirements. Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Educational Background: A degree from a top-tier engineering school or university (Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, PhD is a plus)
- Technical Expertise: Strong mathematical foundations, coding skills (Python, C++ is a plus) and hands-on ML/CV project experience. Experience in top AI companies is a huge plus.
- Passion for ML: Enthusiasm for Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
- Strong Communication & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Why work at Harmattan AI
- Culture: “Elite builders” who “thrive on complexity, move with urgency, and own their work end to end.” Emphasis on purpose, technical excellence, and real‑world impact. harmattan.ai
- Values: Tackle the hardest problems, build what matters, move at the speed of relevance, and aim to redefine frontiers. harmattan.ai
- Work policy: Hybrid model with a mix of remote and on‑site; many roles are in‑office at locations in Paris, Lausanne, London, Arlington (TX), Wissous, Poland, UAE, and Morocco. builtin.com
- Engineering culture: Hands‑on development of mission‑critical autonomous systems; strong R&D focus across AI, computer vision, RF hardware, propulsion, and mission planning.
- Perks: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights the opportunity to protect front‑line personnel and shape the future of autonomous defence.