About ADLC
ADLC is an Antwerp-based start-up revolutionizing drone logistics. Founded in 2021, we completed the world's first dangerous-goods drone transport in a port environment in 2024. Today, our drones fly daily express missions across the Port of Antwerp, and we proudly hold the "2024 Supply Chain Start-Up of the Year" title. Central to scaling our service worldwide is a robust AI approach—optimizing every flight, schedule, and operational decision end-to-end.
The Role
As our first dedicated
AI Engineer,
you will:
* Design, train, and validate algorithms for
operations scheduling
.
* Build
incident detection and early-warning models
.
* Deliver
data science
outputs—forecasts, simulations, and decision support—directly embedded in our live operations.
* Lead applied AI research
: frame the problem, explore data, build optimization/ML models, back-test on history, then assist in deployment and monitoring.
* Work closely on-site with engineering, pilots, and ops to collect ground truth, validate models against reality, and iterate quickly.
Who You Are
* Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
* Hands-on experience solving complex optimization and machine learning problems (e.g., MILP/CP-SAT/heuristics/metaheuristics; classical ML and/or deep learning as needed).
* Strong Python skills, especially using data science and optimisation libraries. Other programming experience is a plus.
* Track record of choosing and implementing the right algorithms, and assisting in their deployment with measurable operational impact.
* Data-driven, independent, and decisive.
* Curiosity for applying AI to improve real-world operations.
* Fluent in English;
* Enthusiasm for drones, autonomy, and modern logistics is a clear bonus.
What We Offer
* A full-time employee contract with competitive compensation, modern tooling, and support for training relevant to the role.
* Immediate impact: your models will run against live drone operations—measurably cutting delays, incidents, and costs.
* A high-leverage environment: tight feedback loops with pilots and operations managers, direct access to decision-makers, and rapid deployment.
* Growth: become the reference point for AI/Optimization as we scale across routes, hubs, and geographies.
* Primarily on-site in Antwerp with a focused, collaborative team.