Jr. Perception SW Engineer

<p><span>About Nordic Air Defence</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>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.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal"><hr></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span>The Role</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>You will work with the Nordic Air Defence Research & Technology team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>We are looking for someone who:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span>· Enjoys understanding challenges at a deeper level</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and is technically curious</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Focuses on achieving the mission rather than what specific tools are being used</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Takes pride in their work while maintaining a low-prestige and</span><span class="msoDel">,</span><span> collaborative mindset</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Values simplicity and effectiveness</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>· Shares knowledge openly and supports colleagues</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>· Stands up for their ideas and takes responsibility for their work, but remains open to other perspectives.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal"><hr></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Responsibilities</span></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Test and evaluate novel methods for perception and autonomy</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Develop new methods to solve C-UAS perception challenges</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Implement solutions into Nordic Air Defence software platform</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Profile and debug on constrained targets to achieve deterministic, reliable behaviour; participate in architecture discussions and code reviews</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Work cross-functionally (controls, perception, avionics, mechanical) to deliver integrated system capabilities</span></p></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><hr></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Required Qualifications</span></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Degree in Engineering or Physics with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (HW+SW projects)</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Proficiency with modern software development in C++ and Python</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Fully proficient in English (working language of the company)</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Proficiency with Git and Linux-based development environments</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Must be able to obtain work permit in Sweden</span></p></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><hr></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Desired Qualifications</span></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Demonstrated experience developing and implementing computer vision functionality</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience in robotics</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>SW development for embedded targets</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>SW development for GPU (OpenCL/CUDA)</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Experience managing technical projects</span></p></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><hr></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>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</span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p><span>Join an exceptional and tight-knit engineering team that is succeeding in designing technology <strong>that few others are even attempting</strong></span></p>&l