Self-Supervised Learning Engineer (m/w/d) – Zero-Label UAV Detection & Classification

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 self-supervised AI models for UAV detection and classification without requiring large-scale annotated datasets
Implement contrastive learning, clustering, and generative AI techniques to enable autonomous feature extraction from raw sensor data
Optimize zero-shot and few-shot learning algorithms for real-time UAV identification in unknown environments
Work with multi-modal sensor fusion (Radar, EO/IR, RF, Lidar, Acoustic) to train AI models across diverse data sources
Design unsupervised and semi-supervised AI architectures for anomaly detection, object segmentation, and behavior prediction
Develop self-learning UAV recognition models that continuously improve through reinforcement learning and real-world adaptation
Conduct HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing for real-world UAV detection validation
Ensure compliance with defense AI regulations (MIL-STD, ITAR, NATO STANAGs, AI ethics in warfare)

Your profile

5+ years experience in self-supervised learning, deep learning, or AI-based anomaly detection
Expertise in contrastive learning (SimCLR, MoCo, BYOL), autoencoders, and transformer-based models (DINO, MAE, CLIP)
Proficiency in Python, C++, TensorFlow/PyTorch, JAX, or Hugging Face frameworks
Strong knowledge of multi-modal data fusion and real-time AI inference on edge computing hardware (Jetson, TPU, FPGA)
Experience with graph-based learning, reinforcement learning, and real-time clustering methods

Nice to have

Experience in UAV detection for defense, security, or aerospace applications
Background in neuromorphic AI and biologically inspired learning models
Knowledge of federated learning and distributed AI training for UAV swarms

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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