The Asymmetric Advantage™
Augmented Reality, Thermal and Night Vision Systems
KB DT-M Modular Night Vision
Modular, image-intensified dual-tube night vision binocular. Patent-pending AsymMCS™ magnetic controls give operators individual, glove-ready switches for infrared, power and manual gain — through a completely sealed housing. Built on over a decade of optical engineering expertise and designed for intuitive operation, field serviceability, and lifetime product support.
Kauffmann-Bremin was founded on a decade of hands-on experience in night vision technology.
Co-founders Alexander Bremin and Dean Kauffmann have built their expertise from the ground up — designing, engineering, and manufacturing optoelectronic systems that have earned recognition across the global defence community.
Today, the company is building the next generation of warfighter technology: sovereign European image intensifier manufacturing, AI-powered augmented reality, and encrypted mesh networking — a fully integrated battlefield ecosystem designed to deliver decisive advantage to allied forces.
Our mission is clear: engineer the most advanced defence optics and battlefield systems in Europe, support them for life, and never compromise on the warfighter's needs. Every product we build exists to close the capability gap and ensure technological sovereignty for European defence.
Alexander Bremin
Co-FounderCo-founder and driving force behind Kauffmann-Bremin's product strategy and technology roadmap. Deep expertise in image intensifier systems, optical engineering, and defence product development. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling ventures in the defence optics space.
Dean Kauffmann
Co-FounderCo-founder leading Kauffmann-Bremin's industrial design and manufacturing operations. Trained in Switzerland with a specialisation in additive manufacturing, he is the architect behind the company's signature product design language — where precision engineering meets battlefield-ready ergonomics.
Capital Deployed
Founder-funded R&D and product development to date — a proven product already shipping, with a clear roadmap to platform scale.
Addressable Market
European defence spending is surging. NATO nations are committing to 2%+ GDP budgets, creating unprecedented demand for sovereign technology.
Platform Play
Six interconnected technologies creating a unified battlefield OS. Each product strengthens the ecosystem, driving cross-sell and long-term value.
Sovereign Supply
European image intensifier manufacturing breaking a market controlled by two incumbents — a strategic opportunity for allied defence independence.
Investment Thesis
European Rearmament
Record defence budgets across Europe create urgent demand for sovereign, high-performance technology. The political will for European defence independence has never been stronger.
Supply Chain Sovereignty
Current reliance on non-European image intensifier tubes creates strategic vulnerability for allied armed forces. Kauffmann-Bremin offers an independent, European supply path.
AI-Enabled Warfare
The integration of AI into ground-level combat operations is an inevitability. Our platform is purpose-built for this future from day one — not retrofitted onto legacy systems.
Proven Founders
A founding team with over a decade of hands-on experience in night vision technology — from optical engineering and image intensifier systems to product design and manufacturing. Proven ability to build, ship, and support defence products at scale.
Qualified investors may contact us to learn more about Kauffmann-Bremin's growth strategy.
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Kauffmann-Bremin to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2027 — Booth 61011
Kauffmann-Bremin will exhibit at SHOT Show 2027 in Las Vegas from 19–22 January, at booth 61011 on Level 1 in the Law Enforcement section. The company will use the show to unveil a revolutionary thermal fusion night vision system. Further details to be announced.
View Our Exhibitor Profile →Kauffmann-Bremin Introduces the KB DT-M™ Modular Night Vision Binocular
Patent-pending AsymMCS™ magnetic controls bring individual, glove-ready switches for infrared, power and manual gain to a fully sealed dual-tube device.
Senior Electro-Optical Engineer — Night Vision Systems
Lead the development and optimisation of our night vision platform. You will own the full optical path from photocathode to eyepiece, working with Gen 3 image intensifier tubes to push the boundaries of low-light performance.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimise optical assemblies for dual-tube night vision systems
- Develop test protocols for image intensifier tube performance characterisation
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams on production-ready optical designs
- Lead failure analysis and continuous improvement of fielded systems
- Interface with defence procurement teams for compliance and certification
Requirements
- MSc/PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electro-Optics
- 5+ years experience with image intensifier or low-light imaging systems
- Proficiency in Zemax, CODE V, or equivalent optical design software
- Experience with MIL-STD testing and defence qualification processes
- EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
AR Systems Engineer — Thermal Fusion & Display
Design and develop the augmented reality and thermal fusion visor platform. You will create the visual interface that ground troops rely on for real-time tactical awareness in both day and night operations.
Responsibilities
- Architect the AR heads-up display pipeline from sensor input to visual output
- Develop thermal-visual fusion algorithms for real-time image blending
- Design low-latency rendering systems for tactical overlay information
- Integrate AR display with night vision optics for seamless 24-hour operation
- Prototype and validate display systems under field conditions
Requirements
- MSc in Computer Vision, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with near-eye display systems, waveguides, or HUD optics
- Proficiency in C++, CUDA, or real-time graphics programming
- Knowledge of thermal imaging sensors and image fusion techniques
- EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
AI/ML Engineer — Battlefield Intelligence Platform
Build the AI backbone of our battlefield operating system. You will develop the machine learning models that power real-time target identification, threat classification, and predictive mission intelligence for ground forces.
Responsibilities
- Develop and train computer vision models for target detection and classification using thermal and visual camera feeds
- Build real-time friendly/enemy distinction systems with high confidence thresholds
- Design the AI assistant interface that delivers mission updates through the AR platform
- Implement edge inference pipelines optimised for battlefield compute constraints
- Develop predictive analytics for mission-critical intelligence synthesis
Requirements
- MSc/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or AI
- Experience with real-time object detection (YOLO, SSD, or similar architectures)
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and edge deployment frameworks
- Experience with multi-modal sensor fusion (thermal + visual)
- Security clearance eligibility; EU citizenship preferred
RF & Mesh Network Engineer
Architect and develop the encrypted mesh network platform that forms the communications backbone of our battlefield ecosystem. You will connect warfighters, drones, sensors, and command centres into a resilient, self-healing network.
Responsibilities
- Design mesh network protocols optimised for high-mobility, contested RF environments
- Develop encrypted communication links between body-worn systems and command infrastructure
- Integrate drone telemetry, ground sensor data, and AR device feeds into a unified data layer
- Build self-healing network topologies resilient to node loss and electronic warfare
- Optimise bandwidth allocation for real-time video streaming over constrained channels
Requirements
- MSc in RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or Network Architecture
- Experience with MANET, mesh routing protocols, or tactical radio systems
- Knowledge of military communications standards (STANAG, Link 16, etc.)
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and FPGA development
- Security clearance eligibility; EU citizenship preferred
Vacuum Physicist — Image Intensifier Tube Production
Join our team establishing Europe's sovereign Gen 3 image intensifier tube manufacturing capability. You will work at the intersection of vacuum physics, photocathode chemistry, and precision manufacturing to produce world-class tubes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise Gen 3 photocathode deposition processes
- Design and maintain ultra-high vacuum systems for tube fabrication
- Characterise microchannel plate performance and electron gain parameters
- Establish quality control protocols for production tube testing
- Scale laboratory processes to production-volume manufacturing
Requirements
- PhD in Vacuum Physics, Materials Science, or Photonics
- Experience with photocathode fabrication or image intensifier technology
- Deep knowledge of GaAs-based photocathode systems
- Cleanroom experience and precision manufacturing background
- EU citizenship required due to strategic technology classification
Optical Lens Designer — Defence Imaging Systems
Design and develop the precision optical lenses at the heart of all Kauffmann-Bremin imaging systems. From night vision objectives to thermal sensor optics, you will create the glass that captures photons in the world's most demanding environments.
Responsibilities
- Design multi-element lens systems for night vision, digital NV, and thermal applications
- Optimise light transmission and minimize aberrations for low-light imaging
- Develop anti-reflection coatings tailored to specific spectral bands
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure producibility at scale
- Create optical models and simulations for new product development
Requirements
- MSc/PhD in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics
- 5+ years in lens design for defence, aerospace, or medical imaging
- Expert in Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent ray-tracing software
- Experience with IR-transmitting materials and thermal lens design
- EU citizenship or existing EU work authorisation required
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