AI Research Engineer (UAV Swarms)

Darwin Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Autonomous UAV sector is seeking an experienced AI Research Engineer (UAV Swarms) to develop AI algorithms for Drone applications. This role offers the chance to influence real-world UAV innovations, with the flexibility of working from anywhere in the UK, alongside a competitive salary and strong benefits package.

Benefits

10% Pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience in AI / Machine Learning.
• Experience with Swarming and Multi-agent systems.
• Familiarity with Edge computing tools like NVIDIA Jetson.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI algorithms for Drone Swarming applications.
• Work with swarm intelligence and multi-agent systems in UAV technology.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Swarm Intelligence

Multi-agent systems

Machine Learning

Embedded Systems

Edge AI

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or similar

Masters or PhD

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

Webots

Job description

AI Research Engineer (UAV Swarms) – UAV Defence Scale-up – UK

Darwin Recruitment have partnered exclusively with a true leader in the Autonomous UAV sector across Europe.

We’ve already helped them to scale-up their AI teams and they are not slowing down!

Swarming technology for UAVs, has to be one of the most interesting & high-potential spaces to work in right now.

They are now looking for an experienced AI Research Engineer (UAV Swarms) to develop and implement AI algorithms specifically for Drone Swarming applications.

Previous experience with Swarm Intelligence / Multi-agent systems is ESSENTIAL.

Experience of Interest:

• Bachelors, Masters or PHD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or similar.
• Industry experience of ideally 3+ years within AI / Machine Learning.
• Experience of Swarming, Swarm Intelligence and/or Multi-agent systems.
• Python, C++, Java or Rust.
• TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, TensorRT, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn.
• ROS / ROS2, Real-time & Embedded Systems.
• Simulation tools such as Gazebo or Webots.
• Edge AI / Edge computing familiarity such as NVIDIA Jetson.

This is a chance to join a business with real purpose, where you work has a real-world impact!

You can work from anywhere in the UK, with fully remote options available (no sponsorship available).

Pay depends on location and experience, however we’re looking at a range from £65,000 to £80,000 + 10% Pension + 25 days holiday.

For the full details you can reach out to Richard James, UAV Business Manager at Darwin Recruitment – [e-mail] / [phone]

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Richard James