About Nordic Air Defence
Nordic Air Defence is a Swedish defence-tech company pioneering cost-effective solutions for modern aerial security. Our first products are based on the Kreuger low-cost drone interceptor platform. It is designed to counter evolving UAS threats with unmatched speed and agility at a fraction of the cost of current systems. Nordic Air Defence is, at its core, a mission-driven company—developing solutions to safeguard democratic values and societal stability. This is a chance to play a key role in a fast-growing team while tackling one of our time’s most urgent challenges.
The Role
You will work with the Nordic Air Defence Research & Technology team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys understanding challenges at a deeper level
- Thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and is technically curious
- Focuses on achieving the mission rather than what specific tools are being used
- Takes pride in their work while maintaining a low-prestige and, collaborative mindset
- Values simplicity and effectiveness
- Shares knowledge openly and supports colleagues
- Stands up for their ideas and takes responsibility for their work, but remains open to other perspectives.
Responsibilities
Test and evaluate novel methods for perception and autonomy
Develop new methods to solve C-UAS perception challenges
Implement solutions into Nordic Air Defence software platform
Profile and debug on constrained targets to achieve deterministic, reliable behaviour; participate in architecture discussions and code reviews
Work cross-functionally (controls, perception, avionics, mechanical) to deliver integrated system capabilities
Required Qualifications
Degree in Engineering or Physics with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (HW+SW projects)
Proficiency with modern software development in C++ and Python
Fully proficient in English (working language of the company)
Proficiency with Git and Linux-based development environments
Must be able to obtain work permit in Sweden
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing computer vision functionality
Experience in robotics
SW development for embedded targets
SW development for GPU (OpenCL/CUDA)
Experience managing technical projects
What We Offer
A chance to make a truly positive impact on the world and to solve one of the most acute problems facing Europe and our allies, globally
Join an exceptional and tight-knit engineering team that is succeeding in designing technology that few others are even attempting
Be an early employee in a company with big plans
As part of NAD’s recruitment process, a background check is carried out.
