Principal Wireless Network Engineer (вакансія неактивна)

Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams — no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine— the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare.

In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A — the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war.

Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves.

If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Principal Wireless Network Engineer 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. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, wireless networking, and distributed systems/IoT.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded networking solutions for distributed autonomous systems, with a strong focus on MESH networking (802.11s, BATMAN, OLSR, etc.), as well as peer-to-peer (P2P) and point-to-multipoint (P2MP) communication architectures
• Develop and test embedded hardware/software integrations for radios, single-board computers, and networking modules in cooperation with the integration team
• Configure, tune, and validate wireless communication systems — including mesh, peer-to-peer, and point-to-multipoint architectures — to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity in challenging and unstable environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity, interference, and routing issues across distributed wireless networks, including mesh, peer-to-peer, and point-to-multipoint architectures
• 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 integration, autonomy, DevOps, and security teams to integrate the networking layer into the overall swarm platform

What we need:

• 4+ years of experience as an Embedded Network Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong wireless networking expertise, with a focus on mesh/p2p/p2mp protocols (e.g., 802.11s, B.A.T.M.A.N., OLSR, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, radios, and networking modules (LoRa, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, SDR, etc.)
• A solid understanding of hardware—software integration in resource-constrained environments
• IoT systems or distributed device communication
• Data pipelines between edge devices (telemetry, sensor fusion, etc.)
• Debugging real-world networking issues (latency, packet loss, interference)
• 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.)
• Experience with mission-critical or field-deployed systems (a strong plus).
• English level: B2 or higher

What you’ll get:

• 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 a comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year)
• Flexible remote work options where possible

How’s the hiring process going:

✔️ Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔️ Technical Interview (2 parts) → ✔️ Management Interview → ✔️ Security Check → ✔️ Offer

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