Neuroevolution AI Engineer (m/w/d) – Self-Learning UAV Intelligence & Adaptive Swarm Behavior

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Responsibilities

• Develop evolutionary AI models enabling UAVs to self-learn and adapt their behavior in dynamic environments.
• Implement neuroevolution algorithms (NEAT, HyperNEAT, ES, CMA-ES) to optimize UAV swarm coordination and autonomous decision-making.
• Design reinforcement learning-based evolutionary strategies for adaptive mission execution and real-time UAV swarm optimization.
• Develop AI-driven control mechanisms that allow UAVs to self-improve through simulated and real-world interactions.
• Integrate sensor fusion data (Radar, RF, EO/IR, Lidar, Acoustic) into evolving AI-driven navigation models.
• Conduct HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing to validate UAV self-learning behavior.
• Ensure compliance with defense and AI safety standards (MIL-STD, ITAR, NATO STANAGs, AI in Warfare Ethics).

Your mission

• Develop evolutionary AI models enabling UAVs to self-learn and adapt their behavior in dynamic environments.
• Implement neuroevolution algorithms (NEAT, HyperNEAT, ES, CMA-ES) to optimize UAV swarm coordination and autonomous decision-making.
• Design reinforcement learning-based evolutionary strategies for adaptive mission execution and real-time UAV swarm optimization.
• Develop AI-driven control mechanisms that allow UAVs to self-improve through simulated and real-world interactions.
• Optimize multi-agent systems for decentralized, self-organizing swarm intelligence.
• Integrate sensor fusion data (Radar, RF, EO/IR, Lidar, Acoustic) into evolving AI-driven navigation models.
• Conduct HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing to validate UAV self-learning behavior.
• Ensure compliance with defense and AI safety standards (MIL-STD, ITAR, NATO STANAGs, AI in Warfare Ethics).

Your profile

• 5+ years experience in neuroevolution, reinforcement learning, or adaptive AI for robotics.
• Expertise in genetic algorithms (GA), neuroevolution (NEAT, HyperNEAT), and self-learning AI models.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, TensorFlow/PyTorch, or JAX for AI-driven UAV intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL), evolutionary robotics, and self-improving AI.
• Familiarity with ROS2, Gazebo, AirSim, and swarm communication protocols (DDS, ZeroMQ, MQTT).

Nice to have

• Experience in military UAV swarm applications and autonomous countermeasure systems.
• Background in neuromorphic computing, bio-inspired AI, and AI-driven emergent behavior.
• Knowledge of quantum-enhanced AI for evolutionary learning in UAV networks.

Meta

• Outside of the box creativity, conceptual & 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! If you feel you fit the description but don't meet all criteria 100%, apply anyway.

We look forward to your detailed application via our online form.

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defenses. We seek passionate developers eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen democracies.

About Us

We are a defense-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you are passionate about cutting-edge innovation and driven to create next-generation solutions, this is your opportunity!

What We Do: Developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams against emerging security challenges, primarily defending against AI-powered threats like drone swarms and UXVs.

Who We Are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Bochum, expanding across Europe, embracing hybrid work culture that values collaboration and autonomy.