Senior Machine Learning Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis)
Rocket Lab Corporation1 month ago
Base Salary
$153k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, train, and deploy machine learning models for Optical Systems applications.
- Build and maintain ML pipelines for data ingestion, feature engineering, training, and inference.
- Develop deep learning neural networks for computer vision, image processing, and video analysis, including object detection, image segmentation, and tracking.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.
- Perform rapid prototyping and integrate enhanced developments into operational systems.
- Troubleshoot, fix bugs, and maintain existing and new systems.
- Stay current with machine learning research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Strong machine learning background covering model selection, architecture, training, validation, testing, and deployment.
- Experience building deep learning neural networks for computer vision, image processing, or video analysis.
- Strong mathematics background, particularly in linear algebra.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with deep learning libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
- Software engineering fundamentals including version control, testing, CI/CD, and containerization.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include proficiency in C, C++, or Rust; experience curating real-world training datasets; and an existing TS/SCI security clearance.
Benefits
- Company stock and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and other discounts and perks.
- The position is based in Long Beach, California, and may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.