Freelance AI ML Developer | Defence Sector

AI Futures; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering organization in AI is looking for a Freelance AI / ML Engineer for an 18-month contract in Germany. You will design advanced AI algorithms for perception and integrate multi-sensor systems. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Python, AI engineering, and is a German Permanent Resident with SC Clearance. This role offers a full-time position and requires on-site collaboration in a hybrid work model.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced in AI / ML engineering, especially in computer vision and perception.
• Strong programming skills in Python; C++ experience is a plus.
• Familiar with ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.

Aufgaben

• Design AI / ML algorithms for perception tasks.
• Integrate multi-sensor fusion pipelines for navigation.
• Optimize models for real-time inference on drones.

Kenntnisse

AI / ML engineering

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

Python

C++

ML frameworks

OpenCV

SLAM

Containerization

CI / CD

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Freelance AI / ML Engineer – 18-Month Contract - German PR Required

We are supporting a pioneering organisation developing AI-enabled autonomy for unmanned systems. To strengthen their team, we are seeking a Freelance AI / ML Engineer passionate about secure, real-time autonomous systems to help scale and deploy next-generation platforms across safety-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced AI / ML algorithms for perception: object detection, tracking, and recognition under challenging conditions (e.g. GNSS-denied, low visibility).
• Build and integrate multi-sensor fusion pipelines (EO / IR, radar, LiDAR, IMU, etc.) to support robust navigation and situational awareness.
• Optimise, quantize, and deploy models for real-time inference on constrained platforms (drones, embedded systems).
• Develop and test within secure real-time operating environments and simulation pipelines.
• Containerize AI components and orchestrate services using Docker / Kubernetes in production-grade environments.

Requirements & Preferred Skills

• Strong track record in AI / ML engineering, particularly computer vision, sensor fusion, and perception.
• Excellent programming skills in Python; C++ or embedded experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with ML / CV frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX) and vision libraries (OpenCV, etc.).
• Familiarity with SLAM, inertial navigation, or alternative positioning in GNSS-denied environments.
• Competence with containerization, orchestration, and CI / CD in secure or regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills in English; German is advantageous.

Logistics

• Location : Germany (hybrid with on-site collaboration required).
• Contract : Approx. 18 months.
• Start : Immediate or as soon as possible.
• Hours : Full-time (~40 hrs / week).
• Eligibility : Must be German Permanent Resident to get SC Cleared

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your CV to the recruitment team with the subject line :

“Freelance AI / ML Engineer Application – Germany”