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

autonomous-teaming; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading defense-tech start-up as a Network Protocol Engineer in Munich. Contribute to developing next-generation networking protocols for UAVs, ensuring robust and secure communications. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while applying your expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years experience in network protocol development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or Python for high-performance applications.
• Strong expertise in TCP/IP, UDP, and gRPC.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize ad-hoc and mesh networking protocols for UAVs.
• Design low-latency and high-reliability wireless communication structures.
• Implement secure V2V and V2G links.

Kenntnisse

Network protocol development

Wireless communication standards

Networking stacks expertise

Low-power networking

Network security

C, C++, Rust, or Python proficiency

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27.06.2025

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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

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.

About us

We are adefence-techstart-up specializing in machine vision solutions.If youhave a passion forcutting-edgeinnovation,anddriveto use your skillsto createnext generationsolutions, thisis 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.