UAS Systems Architect (Edge AI)

TL;DR

UAS Systems Architect (Edge AI): Defining and driving the end-to-end technical architecture of onboard autonomous platforms for unmanned systems in a defense environment with an accent on Edge AI workloads and sensor fusion. Focus on designing autonomous navigation for GNSS-denied environments and implementing multi-modal AI processing pipelines.

Location: Must be based in or eligible to work in Luxembourg and operate within a highly regulated environment.

Company

Independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses globally across Information Systems, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering.

What you will do

• Define and own the overall architecture of onboard autonomous systems for unmanned platforms.
• Design computing architectures for Edge AI workloads under strict size, weight, power, and performance constraints.
• Architect multi-modal AI processing pipelines integrating EO, IR, thermal, and RF sensor systems.
• Develop system architectures enabling autonomous navigation in GNSS-denied and contested environments.
• Lead the integration of AI/ML inference capabilities on embedded and edge-computing platforms.
• Produce and maintain key systems engineering documentation, including ConOps, SRS, and ICD.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in systems architecture, autonomy engineering, or aerospace.
• Mandatory previous experience within the Defense, Aerospace, Military, or Security sectors.
• Proven experience working on UAS/UAV platforms or real-time autonomous systems.
• Advanced professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Eligibility to work in Luxembourg.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of embedded Linux environments and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with AI acceleration platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson.
• Exposure to secure communications, RF systems, or electronic warfare environments.
• Experience with certification, airworthiness, or military qualification processes.

Culture & Benefits

• International community with over 110 different nationalities.
• Strong internal growth culture where 70% of leaders started at entry-level positions.
• Robust training system via an internal Academy with 250+ available modules.
• Vibrant workplace with regular team buildings and afterwork events.
• Opportunity to lead social or environmental impact projects through the WeCare Together program.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual/phone introductory call to align motivations.
• Average of 3 in-depth interviews with the line manager and team members.
• Technical assessment or case study depending on the specific role requirements.