Hardware Network Engineer (MESH)

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an Hardware Network Engineer (MESH) to design, build, and optimize the networking layer that powers our autonomy platform. This role blends embedded systems expertise with advanced networking — ensuring our radios, MESH protocols, and routing logic are secure, resilient, and seamlessly integrated with our autonomy stack. You’ll work at the intersection of hardware and software, enabling reliable communication across swarming drones and distributed autonomous systems.

🚀 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 ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 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+.

🌱 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.

🏆HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

✔️Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔️Technical Interview → ✔️Management Interview → ✔️Final interview → ✔️Security check → ✔️Offer

Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to the future of collaborative autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!