Network Protocol Engineer – Ad-hoc & Mesh Networks for UAVs (m/w/d) all levels

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Munich (DEU), Berlin, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Paris

Your mission

Develop and optimize ad-hoc and mesh networking protocols for UAV swarm communication
Design and implement low-latency, high-reliability wireless communication architectures
Work with MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Networks), VANET, and FANET (Flying Ad-hoc Networks)
Optimize distributed communication protocols (OLSR, BATMAN, Babel, AODV, TSN, DDS)
Ensure secure, interference-resistant, and encrypted UAV-to-UAV (V2V) and UAV-to-Ground (V2G) links
Implement multi-hop routing, load balancing, and network redundancy mechanisms
Optimize protocols for edge computing and real-time AI inference in UAV networks

Your profile

3+ years experience in network protocol development for wireless, mesh, or ad-hoc systems
Strong expertise in networking stacks (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC, gRPC, ZeroMQ, DDS, ROS2)
Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or Python for high-performance network applications
Experience with wireless communication standards (5G, LoRa, WiFi 6, mmWave, SDR)
Knowledge of network security (end-to-end encryption, cryptographic authentication, anti-jamming techniques)
Understanding of low-power, high-efficiency networking for distributed UAV swarms

Nice to have

Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) and dynamic spectrum allocation
Background in multi-agent communication and consensus algorithms
Knowledge of AI-driven network optimization and federated learning for UAV networks

Meta

Outside of the box creativity, conceptional & systematic design thinking, disciplined execution
Servant leader mindset, placing team success over ego
Highest moral standards and work ethic
We value extra-curricular responsibilities and achievements in your biography
Intrinsic motivation, willing to go the extra mile, attention to detail
Fluent in English
Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must
Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway. 
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form. 

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

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About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

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