
Sapper Intelligence detects, inspects, and maps large buried objects and subsurface structures from the air in real time, improving situational awareness for field operators. It combines AI radar signal recognition with sensor fusion and real-time processing on aerial platforms to autonomously locate and classify underground targets. The product bundles hardware-ready sensing systems and software for autonomous flight data processing, geospatial mapping, and target visualization. Typical customers include defense, utilities, infrastructure, and survey organizations that require rapid underground object detection and mapping at scale.

Sapper Intelligence detects, inspects, and maps large buried objects and subsurface structures from the air in real time, improving situational awareness for field operators. It combines AI radar signal recognition with sensor fusion and real-time processing on aerial platforms to autonomously locate and classify underground targets. The product bundles hardware-ready sensing systems and software for autonomous flight data processing, geospatial mapping, and target visualization. Typical customers include defense, utilities, infrastructure, and survey organizations that require rapid underground object detection and mapping at scale.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2024
Core product: AI radar signal recognition and sensor fusion for airborne detection and mapping of buried/hidden large objects
Stage: Pre-Seed
Known investor: Antler
Subsurface object detection and mapping; remote sensing and situational awareness for buried/hidden large objects
2024
DeepTech
111767
Public profiles list a Pre-Seed round and Antler as investor; total funding amount and date shown in provided data.
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Experience Level:
Outstanding experience developing SAR systems for airborne platforms.
Who we are:
SAPPER INTELLIGENCE is building a remote sensing revolution! Our AI powered sensors bring exploration and reconnaissance to a new dimension. We develop solutions that overcome human limitations of sensing and recognition. Our systems enable the detection and inspection through soil and other materials. We will see through everything! With government customers and strong funding - we will give you all you need for excellence.
Your Job:
We are looking for
with several years of hands-on experience and passion building and integrating SAR solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and optimize the SAR system architecture and the software pipeline that transforms raw radar impulses into the best possible SAR imagery
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The ideal candidate has over five Years experience building complete, production-grade SAR systems for airborne platforms (UAV, airplane, satellite) across the full product lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
You will overlook and coordinate the development and design of our SAR systems from scratch, leading RF and software development teams to ensure that our SAR data processing is efficient, accurate, and scalable.
You will be part of a small, early and focused team working closely with the company founders.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Over 5 years experience in SAR payload development
, ideally having worked on end-to-end system design on airborne platforms
Proven experience in SAR image formation algorithms and processing pipelines
Hands-on software development experience in Python, C++, or CUDA (GPU acceleration a big plus)
Experience with SAR payloads for airborne platforms (aircraft, UAVs or satellites)
Knowledge of radar systems, RF fundamentals, and signal processing
Experience with motion compensation, calibration, and error correction techniques in SAR
Strong system-level thinking: ability to bridge between algorithm R&D and deployable production code
Preferred Qualifications
Who Should Apply
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.
We value practical experience, problem-solving skills, a start-up-like attitude and a hands-on mindset.
Why us
Obsessed with SAR, RF and AI? - stop what you are doing and join us!
Be part of a fast-moving startup with real-world impact. Work directly with the founders on cutting-edge technology. What we build together will save lives and make this world a better place.
We offer competitive compensation, VSOP options and a hands-on environment where ideas turn into products fast.
You will be one of the pioneers building this technology and our company from the ground up.
Our base is a former Berlin Airport, complete with a huge outdoor testing area, making it one of the coolest work locations in the world. We have secured strong funding to get you all the tools and support you need.