Software Engineer - Gimbal
Job description
Software engineer role on the Gimbal team in Paris, owning gimbal control and GNC software on custom hardware and embedded Linux/microcontrollers. The role spans embedded development, diagnostics tooling, and lab/field testing of autonomous defense systems.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Paris, France
What you'll do
- Design, build, and optimize embedded software running on custom microcontrollers (MCU) and embedded Linux platforms where real-time execution is critical
- Take full ownership of gimbal control algorithms, master the GNC software framework, and lead ongoing initiatives for next-generation multi-axis systems and new sensor integrations
- Develop PC software tools and diagnostic utilities to analyze telemetry logs, system friction, calibration, and motor/IMU communication
- Lead flight test preparations, participate in lab experiments (oscilloscopes, prototype boards), and perform post-flight telemetry analysis to validate system performance
- Define and implement rigorous protocols and software architecture to ensure peak system integrity, performance, and seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members as senior initiatives expand
What we're looking for
- Strong academic foundation or proven, verifiable track record of delivering complex software for robotic/embedded systems
- Solid experience in embedded software development (C/C++, MCU, embedded Linux) where real-time constraints and low-level debugging matter
- Strong grasp of core robotics concepts, linear algebra, and mathematics (e.g., quaternions, matrices, attitude, pose, reference/setpoint, estimation)
- Familiarity with GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) frameworks and robotic architectures (such as autopilots for drones, rovers, or autonomous vehicles)
- Demonstrated ability to navigate, understand, and enhance large-scale robotic codebases
- Methodical, rigorous, and investigative approach to diagnostic resolution (calibration, friction, telemetry analysis)
- Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment; comfortable balancing desk coding with hands-on lab and field test activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of working effectively across cross-functional engineering teams (Hardware, Mechanics, GNC)
- 100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence
Your team
Gimbal team
Multidisciplinary, high-caliber team based in Paris working alongside Software, GNC, Mechanical, Hardware, and Test Bench/Industrialization teams
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About Harmattan AI
Next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems
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, the company is expanding its teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Key facts
- defense
- Closed a $200M Series B
- Valued at $1.4 billion
- Delivers mission-critical systems to allied forces
What they value
- Building technologies with real-world impact
- Pursuing excellence in everything we do
- Setting ambitious goals
- Taking on the hardest technical challenges