UAS (Drone) Swarm AI Engineer Lisboa

UAS (Drone) Swarm AI Engineer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where
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- making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

Job Overview

As a Drone Swarm AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing AI algorithms that enable coordinated behaviour and autonomous
- making in swarms of drones. You will work on
- edge projects that require innovative thinking and a deep understanding of AI, robotics and drone technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI, machine learning and robotics, with specific experience in swarm intelligence and
- agent systems.

What Will Be Your Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development: Design and develop AI algorithms for swarm intelligence, enabling drones to communicate, collaborate and perform tasks autonomously in a coordinated manner.
• Simulation and Testing: Create and utilize simulation environments to test and validate swarm behaviours, ensuring robustness and efficiency before deployment in
  - world scenarios.
• Real-Time Processing: Implement
  - time data processing and
  - making algorithms to facilitate dynamic adaptation of the swarm to changing environments and mission requirements.
• System Integration: Integrate AI algorithms with drone hardware and software systems, ensuring seamless operation and communication within the swarm.
• Optimization: Optimize swarm algorithms for performance, scalability and energy efficiency, considering the constraints of onboard processing power and battery life.
• Collaboration: Work closely with
  - functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers and field operators, to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet project goals.
• Research and Innovation: Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, swarm robotics and
  - agent systems and apply new techniques to enhance the capabilities of our drone swarms.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of algorithms, simulation results and system configurations for future reference and reproducibility.
• Field Testing: Conduct, together with our Ops teams, field tests and demonstrations to evaluate the performance of drone swarms in
  - world conditions, making adjustments as necessary to improve functionality.
  
  

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, robotics, or a related field, with specific experience in swarm intelligence or
  - agent systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, as well as C++, Java or Rust.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as Tensor
  Flow, Tensor
  Flow Lite, Tensor
  RT, Py
  Torch, Py
  Torch Mobile, or
  - learn.
• Strong knowledge of swarm intelligence algorithms and
  - agent systems.
• Familiarity with robotics software frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Understanding of
  - time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo, Webots, or custom simulation environments.
• Understanding of communication protocols and networking for
  -
  - drone and
  -
  - ground communication.
• Familiarity with edge computing platforms and hardware accelerators (e. g. , NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral, ARM Cortex), with focus on NVIDIA Jetson Orin.
• Experience in deploying and optimizing models for edge computing environments.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and
  - solving skills with the ability to design innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical (software, AI, embedded systems, hardware) and
  - technical stakeholders.
• Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Portuguese and English, with proven fluency at the C2 level in both languages.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring the accuracy and quality of work.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a
  - paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to create a real impact in the world;
• A truly
  - tech,
  -
  -
  - art engineering company with flat structure and no politics;
• Working with the very latest technologies in Data & AI, including Edge AI, Swarming - both within our software platforms and within our embedded
  - board systems;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment;
• Salary compatible with the level of proven experience.