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We are looking for a Python /C++ Software Engineer to join our autonomous systems control team.

This role is a strong fit for an engineer who is comfortable with mathematics, and is interested in growing into control engineering for autonomous systems.

We consider engineers at Middle+ level.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain control and decision-making algorithms for autonomous guidance
• Perform testing in simulation environment and in real life
• Analyze system behavior and logs
• Navigate through research papers and algorithm descriptions in field of autonomous systems and apply them in practice

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of software development experience in ML, robotics, simulation, gamedev or other algorithmically intensive domains
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++
• Hands on experience with concurrent and parallel programming
• Mathematical background, including: linear algebra (vectors and matrices, coordinat systems and transformations) calculus (derivatives and integrals)

Would be an advantage:

• Control theory fundamentals
• Olympiad programming
• Signal processing
• Machine Learning
• Mavlink
• Simulation tools (Gazebo, AirSim)
• ITL, HITL testing
• X4, Betaflight, ArduPilot

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded products
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working model (remote / hybrid / onsite)
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Collaborative and engineering-focused culture

We are looking for a Autonomous Systems  Engineer to work on autonomous systems with a focus on computer vision, control theory, and data-driven modeling. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and experience applying data science to real-world autonomy or robotics problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop vision-based algorithms for perception and navigation.
• Work on data analysis and sensor fusion for multi-sensor systems.
• Build models and simulations to support system development and testing.
• Process and analyze datasets from cameras, IMUs, and other sensors to improve autonomy performance.
• Collaborate with robotics and software engineers on perception and navigation pipelines.
• Stay up to date with recent research in computer vision, autonomy, and data science.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in data science, robotics, computer vision, or a related field.
• Knowledge of control theory, PID controllers, signal processing, and data-driven modeling.
• Understanding of geometric computer vision principles.
• Strong programming skills in Python and good working knowledge of C++.
• Experience working with Linux-based systems.
• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another STEM field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with SLAM or Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO).
• Familiarity with OpenCV, NumPy, and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with ROS2, Gazebo, or AirSim.
• Experience with PX4, Betaflight, or ArduPilot.
• Understanding of neural networks for computer vision.
• Interest in reinforcement learning or predictive modeling.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded products
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working model (hybrid /onsite)
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Collaborative and engineering-focused culture

We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer with strong experience in deep learning and production computer vision systems.

The role involves developing and bringing computer vision models into production, covering the full lifecycle from training and evaluation to deployment and system integration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve Computer Vision and Machine Learning models
• Design and implement solutions for object detection, classification, segmentation, and tracking
• Work with large-scale image, video, and telemetry datasets
• Prepare, process, and maintain datasets for model training and evaluation
• Manage model training, validation, and testing workflows
• Optimize models for production deployment and real-time performance
• Integrate ML models into software services, applications, and APIs
• Analyze model performance and identify opportunities for quality improvement
• Participate in the design and architecture of AI components within the product ecosystem
• Collaborate closely with Backend, Infrastructure, Data, and Product Engineering teams
• Contribute to the development of MLOps practices and the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in computer vision
• High proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with deep learning and the PyTorch framework for computer vision tasks
• Research experience in computer vision with a focus on delivering results
• Ability to work independently or within a small team, with a strong sense of ownership over results

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with thermal imaging data (thermal cameras, infrared imagery) would be an advantage
• Experience with deep learning solutions for detection, tracking, image retrieval, and segmentation tasks
• Understanding of geometric computer vision principles
• Model optimization: quantization, pruning, neural network compilers
• Hands-on experience implementing low-level CV algorithms
• Experience with sensor fusion (IMU, magnetometer, GNSS, camera)
• Knowledge of C++

We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer with strong experience in deep learning and applied computer vision systems.
The role involves working on challenging CV problems in real-world environments.
We consider Middle and Senior engineers, with scope adapted to experience.
Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and optimize deep learning models for:
  • image retrieval
  • image matching (keypoint detection and matching)
  • auxiliary perception tasks supporting the main pipeline
• Evaluate models using quantitative metrics, including:
  • retrieval quality (mAP, Recall@K)
  • matching performance (precision/recall, repeatability)
  • end-to-end system metrics (accuracy, latency, robustness)
• Optimize models for production deployment using modern toolchains:
  • ONNX / TensorRT / OpenVINO / edge acceleration where applicable
  • model compression techniques (quantization, pruning, distillation)
  • latency, memory, and throughput optimization
• Work with large-scale visual datasets and descriptor-based representations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems

Required Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in Computer Vision / Deep Learning
• Hands-on experience with keypoint detection and matching models (e.g. SuperPoint, R2D2, DISK, LightGlue, SuperGlue)
• Experience with image retrieval or metric learning systems
• Strong understanding of geometric and motion-related computer vision concepts:
  • keypoint detection and description
  • image matching and geometric verification (RANSAC, homography, PnP)
  • pose estimation and refinement techniques (PnP, bundle adjustment, pose graph optimization)
  • optical flow and frame-to-frame tracking
  • vector search / ANN methods for descriptor retrieval
• Strong Python skills (PyTorch and scientific computing stack)
• Ability to read and understand inference code in C++

Nice to Have

• Experience with noisy or imperfect real-world datasets
• Self-supervised or unsupervised learning methods (contrastive learning, homography supervision, etc.)
• Experience optimizing models for edge deployment (quantization, pruning, distillation)
• Familiarity with FAISS or similar vector search systems
• Experience with optimization libraries for geometric problems (bundle adjustment, pose refinement)
• Understanding of real-time constraints (latency, memory, CPU inference budgets on ARM or low-power x86 systems)

We are looking for Computer Vision Engineers with strong experience in classical and geometric computer vision, and hands-on experience with SLAM, Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), or related localization systems.

We are open to candidates of different seniority levels (Junior to Senior), with responsibilities and scope defined by experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize classical and geometric computer vision algorithms
• Work with feature tracking, matching, and geometric processing
• Contribute to SLAM / VIO pipeline components
• Integrate and test multi-sensor fusion systems (camera + IMU)
• Design and run experiments, evaluate algorithm performance
• Translate research papers into practical implementations
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with classical computer vision
• Understanding of geometric computer vision concepts, including camera models, feature detection, and tracking
• Familiarity with SLAM and/or Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) concepts
• Experience with C++ and Linux environments
• Ability to design, implement, and optimize computer vision algorithms in practice
• Ability to learn from and implement research-based methods
• Degree or ongoing studies in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Python
• Knowledge of neural networks and CV libraries/frameworks (OpenCV, NumPy, PyTorch, ONNX, Eigen, etc.)
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques
• Familiarity with embedded or real-time systems
• Robotics or navigation background

Наш клієнт — продуктова технологічна компанія, яка розробляє сучасні high-tech рішення та embedded-системи. Зараз команда шукає Embedded Engineer для роботи з single-board computers (SBC), hardware integration та Linux-based системами.

Основні задачі:

• розробка та підтримка ПЗ для embedded-пристроїв і single-board computers (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano тощо)
• інтеграція ПЗ з hardware components: sensors, actuators, communication modules
• робота з low-level interfaces та communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
• оптимізація роботи систем у resource-constrained environments
• debugging та troubleshooting hardware/software integration
• взаємодія з hardware engineers щодо інтеграції рішень
• підтримка build/deployment pipelines
• адаптація та оптимізація існуючого ПЗ під target platforms
• участь у code review та покращенні software quality

Основні вимоги:

• 3+ роки досвіду в embedded/software development
• впевнене програмування на C / C++
• хороше розуміння Linux та command-line tools
• досвід роботи з SBC platforms (Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano або аналогами)
• досвід роботи з hardware interfaces та communication protocols
• навички debugging та troubleshooting
• досвід роботи з Git

Буде плюсом:

• досвід роботи зі STM32
• знання Python

Компанія пропонує:

• офіційне працевлаштування
• можливість бронювання (за наявності актуальних військово-облікових документів)
• сучасний офіс у Києві
• участь у high-tech / defense-tech проєктах
• професійний розвиток та роботу в сильній команді
• оплачувані відпустки та лікарняні відповідно до законодавства

We are a British—Ukrainian air defence tech company building distributed systems across the frontline. We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who will take full ownership of firmware and embedded systems running on edge devices in harsh, real-world environments.
 

Our core value is impact for Ukraine: we build technology that makes a real difference on the actual battlefield, not in labs or on paper specs. We operate with a deep-tech mindset, pushing new technologies where engineering rigor truly matters. We value ownership and responsibility—people who execute, deliver, and stand behind the results.

Key Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Develop firmware for STM32 (ARM Cortex-M) and ESP32 microcontroller series.
• Embedded Linux: Configuration and development for Raspberry Pi.
• Peripheral Integration: Work with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and other protocols.
• Host-Side Development: Write supporting software, automation scripts, and monitoring systems in Python.

• System Design: Design architecture for industrial solutions with high fault tolerance; build reliable systems where operational stability is the priority.

   

Requirements

Must Have

• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems development
• Deep knowledge of C/C++ for microcontrollers
• Experience with FreeRTOS (architecture, semaphores, queues)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use measurement equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• Understanding of stable industrial system development principles (watchdogs, error handling, operation in interference conditions)

• English level: Intermediate or higher

   

Strong Plus

• Experience in PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCad, or EasyEDA)
• Experience with ROS and ROS2
• Rapid prototyping skills: working with 3D printers (FDM/SLA) for creating enclosures or mounts
• Experience with network protocols (MQTT, HTTP, WebSocket) on ESP32/Linux

We are a British—Ukrainian air defence tech company building distributed systems across the frontline. We are looking for a Senior AI Platform Engineer to take ownership of the data and ML infrastructure behind our current and future inference products.

Our core value is impact for Ukraine: we build technology that makes a real difference on the actual battlefield, not in labs or on paper specs. We operate with a deep-tech mindset, pushing new technologies where engineering rigor truly matters. We value ownership and responsibility—people who execute, deliver, and stand behind the results.

What you’ll do

• Build production-grade data collection, labeling, and dataset curation pipelines for inference models, with especial focus on CV models
• Design workflows for annotation, quality control, and continuous dataset improvement
• Set up model deployment, experiment tracking, versioning, and monitoring
• Support & optimize training and inference runtime pipelines in production environments
• Help run experiments, evaluate results, and improve system performance
• Help define the architecture and engineering standards for ML infrastructure across product lines

Requirements:

• Strong MLOps experience building data pipelines, labeling workflows, model deployment & production optimization, experiment tracking, and orchestration
• Background in Machine Learning / Computer Vision and experience with popular ML frameworks
• Ability to be involved in research process: help experiment, evaluate, deploy, improve
• Strong analytical thinking and solid foundations in linear algebra, probability, and statistics
• English: B1 or higher (working w/ international team members)

Nice to Have

• Experience in DefenseTech, SigInt, or embedded systems
• Understanding of RF-related data or sensor-driven ML systems
• Experience with real-time or low-latency ML pipelines
• Background in active learning, human-in-the-loop labeling, or continuous retraining workflows

We Offer

• Meaningful and high-impact work in the AIR defense domain
• Practical R&D environment with real autonomy
• Direct influence on technical decisions and the product direction
• Work in an experienced senior engineering team
• Сlear, fast, senior-to-senior communication with a minimum number of team meetings
• Remote, hybrid or offline Full-time position with office in the center of Kyiv

We’re looking for an experienced Linux engineer whose primary responsibility will be integrating various SDR (Software Defined Radio) devices into our software platform. This is a role for those who love working at the hardware-software boundary, understand how data travels from physical ports to high-level applications, and can make that path as fast and reliable as possible.

What you’ll do:

• Integrate different SDR models into a unified Linux-based ecosystem
• Work with vendor SDKs and develop high-performance userspace applications
• Optimize high-throughput data processing in real-time
• Write clean, stable, and performant code in C++ or Python

• Debug inter-process communication, manage buffering and latency

   

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional Linux systems experience
• Linux Power User: comfortable in terminal, understands kernel-space vs user-space, knows systemd and driver configuration
• Hardware Interface Expert: hands-on experience with USB 2.0/3.0, Ethernet, or other high-throughput interfaces
• Data Stream Architect: understands IPC principles, ring buffers, memory overflow prevention, and latency minimization for raw data transmission
• C++ Developer: writes reliable code that doesn’t crash on the first unexpected packet from hardware

• English: B2 or higher

   

Nice to have:

• SDR experience: familiar with RTL-SDR, HackRF, USRP, or has GNU Radio experience
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 (node development, topics/services)
• Understanding of data transmission protocols and digital signal processing (DSP)

• Hobbies related to electronics, radio communication, or robotics

   

We offer:

• Meaningful, high-impact work in Ukraine’s air defense domain
• Deep-tech engineering challenges where rigor and performance matter
• High ownership and autonomy from day one
• Work format: Kyiv office with occasional remote days
• Senior engineering team with direct communication and minimal bureaucracy
• Full-time position with standard hours; occasional off-hours for testing/updates

Responsibilities:

• Own and support core ML infrastructure (MLflow, CVAT, GPU/CPU cloud instances, internal data tools).
• Assist Data Engineers with deploying and maintaining data pipelines.
• Act as the primary contact for ML and Data teams on infra-related requests.
• Improve reliability and efficiency by adding automation, monitoring, and tooling enhancements.
   

Must have:

• Knowledge of Python, Terraform, Docker, Linux.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (Azure prefered).
• Understanding of the end-to-end ML lifecycle (data → training → evaluation → deployment → monitoring).

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience with FFmpeg or GStreamer for video processing and streaming.
• Experience with model serving frameworks and inference formats (ONNX, TensorRT, OpenVINO, NVIDIA Triton).
• Experience deploying computer vision models, especially to edge/embedded devices (NVIDIA Jetson, Intel platforms, Raspberry Pi).

• Надаємо бронювання від мобілізації

We are looking for a Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our cybersecurity team and strengthen the company’s proactive defense capabilities.

This role combines cyber threat intelligence, proactive investigations, and risk-oriented analysis. We are looking for a specialist who can identify emerging threats, analyze attacker behavior and TTPs, assess their relevance to the business environment, and help improve the organization’s detection and response capabilities.

You will work closely with SOC, IT, and Risk Management teams to transform threat intelligence into actionable security insights and recommendations.
 

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, enrich, and contextualize cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources, including OSINT, CERTs, vendors, and industry feeds
• Monitor emerging threats, attacker activity, vulnerabilities, and adversary TTPs relevant to the organization
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across SIEM, EDR/XDR, cloud environments, and other telemetry sources
• Develop and validate hypotheses based on threat intelligence and behavioral patterns
• Support investigations related to incidents, suspicious activity, and threat intelligence findings
• Identify gaps in detection and response capabilities and provide recommendations for improvement
• Assess potential business impact and risk associated with identified threats
• Prepare analytical reports, threat assessments, and actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with SOC and IT teams to improve detection logic, monitoring, and security processes
   

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, SOC L2/L3, DFIR, or Incident Response
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, etc.)
• Experience working with EDR/XDR solutions
• Understanding of cyber threat intelligence processes and proactive threat hunting methodologies
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous information
• Understanding of security risks and attack vectors
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical findings clearly
   

Nice to have

• Experience with Purple Team activities
• Understanding of cloud security (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Experience with KQL, Python, Sigma, or detection engineering
• Experience with threat modeling or risk management processes
• Familiarity with automation and detection-as-code approaches

Hello! We are Moodro — a team developing autonomous intelligent counter-UAV solutions. Our mission is to protect the lives of military personnel and give them a tactical advantage on the battlefield through innovative anti-drone technologies.

Our solutions are already operating in real combat conditions and strengthening Ukrainian frontline units every day.

About us in facts

• Our systems are used daily by 100+ combat units
• 1,500+ EW/ELINT stations have already been delivered to the front line
• We have official NATO codification and validation from specialized military units
• Our team includes veterans and engineers who regularly test developments at training grounds

We are growing rapidly and looking for a CHRO / Chief People Officer who will build a strong HR function and become a strategic partner to the C-level team.

This role is for an HR professional and leader who knows how to turn a scaling stage into a well-managed, efficient organization — without losing speed, by building strong management practices, high-quality hiring, and transparent people processes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Build a comprehensive HR function: form the HR team, define and implement key HR processes that will support the company’s high-quality growth by 2x over the next 6 months.
• Strengthen the management team: improve people management standards and shape a culture where accountability, people development, and effective leadership are part of the company’s daily rhythm.
• Develop a data-driven recruitment strategy focused on quality of hire, including a dedicated approach to attracting engineering and technical talent in a competitive miltech environment.
• Build a transparent compensation model with clear internal logic and market-based rationale, and adapt it in a timely manner according to business needs and market realities.
• Ensure a reliable HR operating model under martial law, including military registration, employee reservation/booking processes, interaction with state authorities, and risk management.
• Develop HR analytics as a management tool for making effective data-based decisions.
• Implement modern tools for automating HR processes, documentation, and analytics.

You are our candidate if you

• Have 3+ years of experience as a CHRO, Head of HR, or HRBP in a company that scaled from 150+ employees — and have personally built or transformed an HR function that directly contributed to achieving the company’s business goals.
• Have experience managing an HR team: building the structure, distributing areas of responsibility, and developing people within the team.
• Act as a business partner to the CEO and leadership team: you know how to prioritize, highlight risks, align areas of responsibility, and drive decisions through to implementation.
• Combine strategic thinking with the willingness to personally launch key processes without waiting for ideal conditions.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in hardware, miltech, or deeptech companies.

Why Moodro?

• Shared values and a strong environment

  Moodro brings together veterans, engineers, and diverse specialists. We are building a culture of trust, responsibility, and direct communication. Here, we value real contribution and the ability to take ownership of results — not titles or status.

• Opportunity to build a function with real impact

  The company is at a scaling stage, so this role offers the opportunity to build a mature HR function: management practices, recruitment, internal communications, leadership development, and a culture of accountability.

• Flexible work format

  Our hubs in Kyiv and Kharkiv are open to the team, and we also support a hybrid work model.

• Meaningful work

  The Moodro team creates technologies that help protect the lives of military personnel. As Chief People Officer, your work will contribute to building the team behind solutions with real battlefield impact.

• Stability and transparency

  Official employment, transparent financial processes, and social guarantees in accordance with Ukrainian legislation.

How to apply

If this role resonates with you, please send your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We would be glad to meet you and discuss potential cooperation.

We are looking for a Middle Data Scientist (Computer Vision) to join our team and work on real-time intelligent systems operating in dynamic environments.

In this role, you will focus on developing and improving computer vision algorithms, working with image and video data, and building robust pipelines that perform reliably in real-world conditions. The position involves a mix of research and practical engineering, where you will experiment with different approaches, evaluate model performance, and contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance solutions.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with modern AI/ML technologies, and seeing their solutions applied in real systems.

THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF YOU HAVE:

• 2+ years of experience in Computer Vision

• 2+ years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning

• Strong Python skills

• Experience with any of the following: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure

• Hands-on experience with computer vision libraries

• Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or similar)

• Understanding of object tracking/detection approaches (classical + NN-based)

• Experience working with image/video data (preprocessing, dataset creation, augmentation)

• Solid understanding of model evaluation and benchmarking

• Hands-on experience with model optimization for edge deployment

• Understanding of real-time or near real-time systems

• Upper-intermediate english

WOULD BE A PLUS:

• Experience with C/C++ or Rust

• Experience with Linux-based systems

• Experience with SLAM

• Experience with robotics, control systems, or sensor-based systems

• Familiarity with edge devices (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)

• Experience with simulation environments

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and implement image and video processing algorithms using both classical and deep learning approaches

• Benchmark and evaluate models across different scenarios and datasets

• Work with video data to create and refine datasets for training and validation

• Develop and improve processing pipelines for real-time performance

• Analyze system behavior in real-world and simulated scenarios to identify issues and improve performance

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate solutions into real-time systems

ADVANTAGES FOR A CANDIDATE:

• Stable and competitive salary;

• Legally compliant gig contract with official tax reporting and payment;

• Work in a cool & experienced team;

• Useful & exciting projects;

• Up to 26 Days Off per year at your convenience;

• Convenient office in Vinnytsia or an opportunity to work remotely;

• Corporate culture with maximum automation of processes;

• Review of working conditions and position based on performance, productivity and development in accordance with a skills assessment program

• Excellent opportunities and prospects for professional growth in a company with a 9-year history

We are looking for an Application Security Engineer to help build security into the software development lifecycle across our products and platforms.

In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Architecture, and Security teams to integrate security controls into development processes, identify risks early, and help teams build secure solutions without unnecessary bureaucracy.
 

Responsibilities

• Define and validate security requirements for applications, APIs, integrations, and new services.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to identify security risks at early stages.
• Build and improve Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Scanning, Container and IaC Scanning.
• Perform security assessments of web applications, APIs, backend services, and AI-driven solutions.
• Support development teams with remediation activities, secure coding practices, and security best practices.
• Develop security standards, baselines, templates, and engineering guidelines.
   

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of SSDLC and secure development practices.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, threat modeling, and security reviews.
• Good knowledge of OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, API Security, Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Design principles.
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform is a plus).
• Scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell.
• Understanding of software supply chain security and dependency management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering teams.
   

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bug Bounty programs or CTFs.
• Experience securing AI/ML systems and services.
• Experience with Azure, AKS, GitHub Enterprise, Checkmarx, Trivy, or similar tooling.

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who is a genuine bridge between our software and hardware teams — not just a coordinator, but someone who understands both worlds well enough to add value in each direction. You will translate field test results into engineering tasks, help the Lead Architect research and validate solutions, and champion AI tooling across the team.
 

What We Offer

• A central role in mission-critical autonomous systems development for national defense.
• Direct collaboration with top-tier CV, embedded, and robotics engineers.
• Significant influence on technical direction and team culture.
• Freedom to explore and introduce AI tooling across the team's workflows.
• Competitive compensation aligned with expertise.
• Temporary exemption from military service for the duration of work on defense-critical projects.

Requirements

     Technical Background — Required

• 4+ years in software engineering; (CV/ML, technical lead, or architect role)
• Solid understanding of CV pipelines: detection, tracking, SLAM/visual odometry — enough to evaluate accuracy and latency trade-offs from field results.

• Python proficiency; C++ reading-level minimum.

   

  Will be a Plus

• Hands-on experience with ONNX, TensorRT, or quantization workflows.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow) and model optimization workflows.
• Working knowledge of ROS — nodes, topics, services, inter-module communication.
• Familiarity with edge platforms (NVIDIA Jetson or similar) and real-time constraints.
• Familiarity with autopilot ecosystems (ArduPilot, Betaflight) — enough to read architecture docs and contribute to technical decisions.
• Sensor fusion experience (Camera + IMU + GPS).

Project & Communication Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Able to take polygon/field test results and convert them into clear, prioritized engineering tasks.
• Comfortable working directly with a Lead Architect — receiving high-level requirements, researching solutions, presenting structured proposals.
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence — task tracking, sprint management, structured documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable leading design reviews and justifying trade-offs.

AI Tools & Mindset

• Active daily user of AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, or similar).
• Genuine drive to become an internal AI champion — introduce tools, identify new use cases, raise the bar for the whole team.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams (autonomous drone, turret control, and future platforms): planning, tracking, risk management, reporting.
• Primary technical liaison between software (CV/ML, ROS) and hardware/embedded teams — translating requirements, surfacing blockers, resolving misalignments.
• Attend polygon and field tests; translate results — including HIL/SIL outcomes — into structured engineering feedback and task descriptions.
• Work with the Lead Architect to research new approaches; prepare structured proposals for architectural decisions.
• Coordinate module integration (optical guidance, servo control, ROS layers) — interfaces, latency requirements, milestones.
• Maintain project documentation: requirements, test reports, decision logs, vendor deliverable tracking.
• Introduce and evangelize AI tooling across engineering workflows.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with autonomous drones, FPV, or UAS platforms.
• ArduPilot or Betaflight ecosystem experience.
• MLOps or model deployment pipeline experience.
• Experience managing vendor/partner relationships — RFP processes, deliverable tracking.
• Systems thinker — holds the full picture while diving into details when needed.
• High ownership; comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving field environments.
• Surfaces problems early with proposed solutions, not just issues.