V.I.E System Engineer – Simulation / Artificial Intelligence (H/F) bei ALTEN

Leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in over 30 countries, the Group supports its clients' development strategies in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. 

Joining ALTEN means taking on the greatest technological challenges in the aeronautics sector, working on future projects such as: 

• Decarbonization and the transition to a more environmentally friendly aircraft of the future, with reduced fuel consumption and improved acoustic performance. 

• Being a key player in the digital revolution, developing and using more efficient digital tools to transform industrial processes. 

• Participating in the optimization of supply chains through Industry 4.0 advancements, for more agile, connected, and intelligent manufacturing. 

We develop military simulation environments for studies and research projects, used for analysis and AI training. Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning approaches, we create AI methods for autonomous planning and decision-making under uncertain and complex operational conditions.

We implement and test advanced Deep Reinforcement Learning techniques for military use, and publish our results at international conferences (e.g., NATO-STO Best Paper Award 2021).

You’ll work on exciting research projects for the Bundeswehr, NATO, and the EU in the field of security and defense. Our department values respect, teamwork, and creativity, and is actively involved in innovation activities such as AI and Quantum Computing.

Your Role:

• Technical lead in developing and testing AI approaches for autonomous planning
• Manage small study teams and ensure delivery in time, budget, and quality
• Prepare and conduct customer presentations and meetings
• Design software architectures and MLOps-driven AI training environments (Ray, Kubernetes)
• Develop mission management systems for drone swarm systems (UxV)
• Lead technical exchanges with internal and external partners
• Implement and optimize Deep Reinforcement Learning methods (C++ or Python)
• Lead technical proposals (scope, time, cost)
• Apply and test solutions in cooperation with partners (universities, Fraunhofer)

Requirements & Tools:

• Degree (Diploma/Master/PhD) in Computer Science or Engineering with focus on AI and/or Simulation
• Strong programming experience in Python, ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Rlib/Ray), and multi-agent systems
• Experience in simulation development / game engines (Python/C++)
• Solid background in software engineering and architecture design
• Hands-on experience with container/Kubernetes/Docker environments
• Confident use of CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab, PyCharm, Visual Studio)
• Experience in agile technical leadership and Atlassian tools
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Fluent English (German is a plus!)

The benefits of joining us: 

At ALTEN, we offer you much more than a job: we offer you a rewarding professional adventure and a real career springboard. Our commitments to our employees focus on three areas: 

• Innovate: Actively participate in digital transformation by contributing to innovative projects in an environment where creativity, innovation, and solution-seeking are valued. 

• Evolve: ALTEN is a real career accelerator, with tailored support, training, and certification opportunities. You can progress in specialty areas, project management, business management, and support functions. 

• Thrive: Join an agile company open to talent, actively engaged in solidarity and civic projects. ALTEN finances and develops civic partnerships and encourages its employees to get involved in these initiatives. 

ALTEN's Commitment 

Our three pillars of commitment to sustainability: 

• People: We celebrate the richness of our diverse workforce, representing over 100 nationalities. Our commitment is to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make meaningful contributions. We support skill acquisition and actively assist our talents in their personal and professional development. 

• Environment: Our mission is to minimize our environmental impact while promoting sustainable growth. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that guides our operations and strategic initiatives. 

• Sustainable Innovation: At ALTEN, we view sustainability challenges as opportunities to drive research and innovation. With 31% of our internal R&D focused on sustainable innovation, we are determined to transform these challenges into solutions that create value and drive progress.