Swarmer is seeking a Hardware Network Engineer to design, build, and optimize the embedded networking layer that powers its collaborative drone swarm autonomy platform. This role is critical in ensuring secure, resilient, and low-latency MESH communication across distributed autonomous systems operating in high-stakes defense environments.
What You'll Do
- 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're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience as an Embedded Network Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong wireless networking expertise, with a focus on mesh protocols (e.g., 802.11s, B.A.T.M.A.N., OLSR, or similar).
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems, radios, and networking modules (Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, SDR, etc.).
- A solid understanding of hardware–software integration in resource-constrained environments.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve wireless connectivity, routing, and interference issues in multi-node networks.
- Familiarity with secure communications and resilience techniques (encryption, anti-jam, anti-spoofing, etc.).
- English level: B2 or higher.
Nice to Have
- Experience with mission-critical or field-deployed systems.
Technical Stack
- 802.11s, B.A.T.M.A.N., OLSR, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, SDR, MESH networking protocols, embedded systems, radios, networking modules, single-board computers
Team & Environment
- Work within a cross-functional team including autonomy, DevOps, and security teams
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year)
- Advantages of working in the defense sector (reservation and related benefits)
- Flexible remote work options where possible
Work Mode
- Hybrid role based in Ukraine with flexible remote work options where possible
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of background, identity, or belief.
