Hardware Network Engineer at Swarmer

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Swarmer is a Vendor-Agnostic Autonomy for Coordinated Robots. We develop AI-managed collaborative autonomy to make teams of connected drones and autonomous systems smart, efficient, and self-improving over time.

REQUIREMENTS

– 4+ years of experience as an embedded network engineer or in a similar role.
– Strong knowledge of wireless networking with focus on MESH protocols (802.11s, BATMAN, OLSR, or equivalents).
– Hands-on experience with embedded systems, radios, and networking modules (Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, SDR, etc.).
– Solid understanding of hardware–software integration in resource-constrained environments.
– Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving wireless connectivity, routing, and interference issues in multi-node networks.
– Familiarity with secure communications and resilience techniques (anti-jam, anti-spoof, encryption).
– Experience in mission-critical or field-deployed systems is a strong plus.
– English B2+.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Design, implement, and optimize embedded networking solutions with a strong focus on MESH networking protocols (802.11s, BATMAN, OLSR, etc.) for distributed autonomous systems.
– Develop and test embedded hardware/software integrations for radios, single-board computers, and networking modules.
– Configure, tune, and validate wireless MESH communication stacks to ensure low-latency, resilient links in contested or unstable environments.
– Troubleshoot and debug link reliability, interference, and routing issues across multi-node MESH topologies.
– Maintain and update networking firmware, drivers, and protocol stacks to ensure security, performance, and scalability.
– Contribute to resilience and security hardening of communication channels against jamming, spoofing, or interception.
– Collaborate closely with autonomy, DevOps, and security teams to integrate the networking layer into the overall swarm platform.

WHAT WE OFFER

– A chance to design and secure the physical backbone of our autonomy platform at the heart of Ukraine’s defense tech ecosystem and its international expansion.
– Direct impact in a high-stakes industry where reliable network hardware decisions have real-world consequences.
– Professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge autonomous systems and international best practices in hardware and network engineering.
– Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year).
– Benefits of the defense sector (reservation and related advantages).
– Flexible remote work options where possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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