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

You’ll be part of the People team and work closely with our hiring managers across all departments, from engineering to operations, to identify, attract, and close exceptional talent.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hiring process across a range of roles (technical, operational, or business)

• Partner with hiring managers to scope needs, define profiles, and craft compelling job descriptions

• Drive proactive sourcing strategies to build top-of-funnel pipelines across different markets

• Manage interview processes with rigor and care, ensuring fast turnarounds and high candidate experience

• Run structured screening interviews and contribute to candidate evaluation

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and ensure seamless logistics at every stage

• Track key hiring metrics and continuously improve our tools, processes, and outreach tactics

• Contribute to employer branding efforts through campaigns, job content, and candidate-facing comms

Candidate Requirements

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in recruiting, ideally in a high-growth or technical environment

• Strong sourcing mindset, you’re creative, rigorous, and unafraid to reach out

• Experience managing hiring processes from A to Z, including interviews and offer negotiations

• Experience with Ashby or similar ATS is a plus

• Adaptability & 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.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.