Autonomous Systems Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Autonomous Systems Lead (AI): Driving the development of next-generation autonomy and coordinated multi-agent capabilities for the C6ISR portfolio with an accent on platform-agnostic orchestration and multi-domain integration. Focus on designing complex autonomy layers for unmanned systems, ensuring seamless interoperability across air, land, and maritime platforms in contested environments.

Location: Solna, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a leading global defence and security company providing advanced systems in aeronautics, command and control, sensors, and underwater technology.

What you will do

• Lead the roadmap for autonomy, swarming, and coordinated multi-agent capabilities aligned with multi-domain operational needs.
• Translate complex military operational concepts into solutions spanning sensor integration, mission autonomy, and real-time execution.
• Design a platform-agnostic orchestration layer enabling rapid integration of new unmanned platforms.
• Represent the business unit in customer engagements, technical fora, and international standards efforts.
• Guide cross-functional teams including systems engineering, AI/ML, software, and security through the capability lifecycle.
• Ensure seamless integration of mission autonomy into C2, ISR, and decision-support pipelines.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in autonomy and multi-agent systems, including swarming and distributed decision-making.
• Background in designing platform-agnostic middleware or orchestration frameworks such as ROS2 or DDS.
• Strong understanding of C5ISR/C6ISR, C2 systems, and edge computing environments.
• Proven experience leading prototyping or rapid capability development efforts, ideally in UAV or unmanned systems.
• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Ability to communicate complex operational concepts to senior military and industry stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge technology in a world-leading defence and security environment.
• Contribute to resilient, high-assurance capabilities that enhance national safety and security.
• Join a team focused on innovation within the Digital Battlespace Solutions business unit.
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in international defence innovation initiatives.