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

TN Germany; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative defense-tech startup is seeking a Network Protocol Engineer to develop cutting-edge communication protocols for UAVs. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects that shape the future of AI-driven defense technology. You will be responsible for optimizing networking protocols and ensuring secure communication between UAVs. Join a passionate team dedicated to addressing emerging security threats with advanced technologies. This position offers a hybrid work culture, allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote work, ensuring a balanced and flexible work environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Team-building events

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in network protocol development for wireless systems.
• Strong expertise in networking stacks and wireless communication standards.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize ad-hoc and mesh networking protocols for UAVs.
• Design low-latency, high-reliability wireless communication architectures.

Kenntnisse

Network Protocol Development

TCP/IP

C++

Python

Wireless Communication Standards

Network Security

Low-Power Networking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

gRPC

ZeroMQ

DDS

ROS2

Jobbeschreibung

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

Client:

autonomous-teaming

Location:

Munich, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

09.05.2025

Expiry Date:

23.06.2025

Job Description:

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).
• 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

• Creativity, systematic design thinking, disciplined execution.
• Servant leader mindset, prioritizing team success.
• High moral standards and work ethic.
• Value extracurricular responsibilities and achievements.
• Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail.
• Fluent in English.
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is required.
• Successful candidates will need to obtain security clearance.

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense! Even if you don't meet all criteria, apply anyway. We look forward to your application via our online form. We are committed to building scalable, cost-effective defenses against emerging security threats, leveraging exponential technologies.

About us

We are a defense-tech startup focused on machine vision solutions. Passionate about innovation, we develop solutions for team collaboration among computers and sensors to address security challenges, including defending against AI-powered asymmetric threats like drone swarms.

Based in Munich, Berlin, and Bochum, we are expanding across Europe with a hybrid work culture that balances in-office collaboration with remote work. Note: Non-passport holders may require a work permit. Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button; bank or payment details should not be included.