MENA Field Operations Executive

About UsHarmattan 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 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, performance, and reliability during demonstrations, tests, and customer deployments.This is a highly operational, field‑first role, requiring strong technical grounding, autonomy, and execution under real‑world constraints.ResponsibilitiesField ExecutionExecute technical demonstrations, tests, and deployments in operational environmentsOperate UAV systems, payloads, and software during customer demos and trialsEnsure systems are mission‑ready, calibrated, and fully functional before deploymentSystem Operation & TroubleshootingMonitor system performance in real time and troubleshoot issues in the fieldIdentify and resolve hardware, software, and integration issues under time constraintsSupport integration and validation of systems in customer or partner environmentsPreparation & LogisticsPrepare and configure demo kits, hardware, and software stacksManage field logistics, including transport, setup, and teardown of systemsEnsure compliance with operational and safety proceduresData & FeedbackCollect and structure field data, logs, and observationsSupport post‑mission analysis (flight logs, system performance, anomalies)Provide clear and actionable feedback to Engagement, Product, and Engineering teamsContinuous ImprovementContribute to improving demo workflows, operational processes, and field playbooksSupport the standardization of tools and procedures for repeatable, high‑quality deploymentsCandidate RequirementsExperience in field operations, testing, or deployment of UAVs, robotics, or complex technical systemsStrong hands‑on ability with hardware + software systemsComfortable operating in real‑world, sometimes constrained environmentsProven ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressureAdaptability & Mobility: Thrives under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; embraces a “no‑task‑is‑too‑small” mentality.Communication & Influence: 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 preferredHigh willingness to travel (significant field presence required)We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr