Executive Chef - English Speaking

Founding Engineer — Chief of AI & Computer Vision (Stealth AI Aviation Startup) South of England (On-site) Full-time | Founding Team | Significant Equity We are a well-funded stealth-stage AI robotics startup building advanced autonomous aerial systems. We are hiring a Founding Engineer (Chief of AI & Computer Vision) to lead the perception, sensor fusion, and AI intelligence layer of our autonomy stack — and to help embed cutting-edge AI systems across the company to dramatically accelerate engineering progress. This is a core founding role , working directly with the founder and shaping both the technical architecture and engineering culture from day one .

What you’ll be doing ️ Perception, Detect & Avoid, Sensor Fusion You will own the computer vision and perception stack for autonomous aerial systems, including: Real-time detect-and-avoid perception systems Multi-sensor fusion (camera, IMU, and other onboard sensors) Robust perception pipelines for autonomous flight Foundational components of an AI-driven autonomy stack ⚡ AI Systems as a Force Multiplier You will also design and deploy internal AI systems that supercharge the team: Build generative and agentic AI tools for engineering workflows Automate testing, analysis, and development processes Integrate frontier AI models into real operational systems Create leverage so a small team operates at extreme output efficiency ️ System Context Our aircraft is a complex autonomous robotic system , integrating: Multiple sensors and embedded compute platforms Real-time control and perception loops Edge AI processing systems Safety-critical autonomy software AI is not an add-on — it is a core architectural layer across the entire system . ️ Where you’ll fit in We are a small, high-velocity team that has already built early prototypes and secured significant non-dilutive funding. We are now expanding the founding engineering team to transition from prototype systems to scaled deployment. You will: Work onsite with the founder and core engineers Own AI and perception architecture end-to-end Influence product direction and technical roadmap Help define how modern AI is applied in real-world autonomy systems What we’re looking for Essential strengths Deep experience in computer vision, machine learning, or AI systems Strong understanding of sensor fusion and multi-modal perception Experience integrating vision systems into real-world robotics or hardware Ability to build and evaluate AI systems in production environments Strong problem-solving ability in fast-moving technical teams Genuine interest in frontier AI models and real-world deployment High ownership mindset and comfort with ambiguity Desirable Experience with UAV systems, drones, or robotics autonomy stacks Familiarity with flight controllers or open-source autonomy frameworks Experience deploying ML/AI systems on edge hardware Robotics, embedded, or real-time systems exposure What you’ll get Significant equity as a founding team member Direct impact as one of the first core hires Competitive salary (initial stipend + post-funding uplift) High autonomy and full technical ownership Flexible time off policy Standard UK pension scheme ⚡ Why this role is different This is not a standard AI engineering role.

You will be: Building perception systems that directly influence autonomous flight Designing AI systems that amplify the entire organisation Working at the intersection of AI, robotics, and autonomy Helping build a deep-tech company from the ground up Application Submit your CV or profile to begin the process the client can pay upwards of £100,000 to £140,000+ per year and also offer significant equity.