Swarm Intelligence Engineer (m/w/d) – Adaptive Algorithms for Autonomous UAV Swarms

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich (DEU), Remote, Bochum (DEU), Lviv (UKR), Munich Hybrid, Different Hubs all over Europe, Berlin, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Warschau, Paris

Your mission

Develop bio-inspired swarm intelligence algorithms for autonomous UAV coordination, inspired by insect colonies, bird flocks, and distributed AI systems
Design real-time decentralized control strategies for UAVs, enabling autonomous decision-making in contested environments
Implement multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL), flocking behaviors, and self-organizing systems for adaptive UAV swarms
Optimize collision avoidance, task allocation, and swarm formation strategies under dynamic mission constraints
Develop AI-powered communication protocols for resilient UAV coordination in GPS-denied and electronic warfare (EW) environments
Integrate swarm intelligence with sensor fusion, edge computing, and distributed AI models
Conduct HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing for real-world validation
Ensure compliance with military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ITAR, NATO STANAGs, UAV autonomy regulations)

Your profile

5+ years experience in multi-agent systems, swarm robotics, or distributed AI
Expertise in reinforcement learning, evolutionary algorithms, and decentralized control models
Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust, with experience in AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, RLlib)
Strong knowledge of graph-based AI models, flocking algorithms (Boids, Vicsek Model), and adaptive behavior strategies
Experience with ROS2, DDS, or real-time swarm communication frameworks

Nice to have

Experience in military UAV swarm applications and counter-swarm strategies
Background in neuromorphic AI and nature-inspired computation
Knowledge of quantum swarm optimization and AI-driven emergent behavior modeling

Why us?

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

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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 Bochum we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture—valuing the collaboration that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

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