Senior Machine Learning Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Centreville, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$130k - $198k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, localization, tracking, and real-time automated target recognition.
- Perform visual imagery data science to guide data collection, labeling, dataset selection, and training of deep computer vision models.
- Analyze and rank ML algorithms, define objectives and metrics, select data representations, analyze errors, and develop strategies to improve model performance.
- Write and test software integrating machine learning algorithms into aircraft systems, autopilots, payloads, and other platforms.
- Support requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, test and evaluation, validation, and verification testing.
- Troubleshoot complex systems and perform algorithmic optimization.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis, including visualization and manipulation of large datasets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related science or engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant machine learning and/or computer vision experience; the posting also states 5–8 years of relevant computer vision experience.
- Proficiency with Python, C, and C++.
- Proficiency with a deep learning framework, preferably PyTorch.
- Proficiency with OpenCV, scikit-learn, and pandas.
- Familiarity with Linux and NVIDIA tools including CUDA, JetPack, and TensorRT, as well as deployment to NVIDIA Jetson processors and other NVIDIA GPUs.
- Ability to work within defined requirements, collaborate effectively, troubleshoot complex systems, and communicate clearly.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain at least a Secret-level Department of Defense security clearance.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, up to 25%.
- Advanced degree and existing Secret or Top Secret clearance are preferred or desired.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work in Centreville, Virginia.
- Occasional travel of up to 25%.
- Regular full-time position.
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About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment builds small unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade), and related software, sensors, and services for U.S. and allied defense agencies. The public company (NASDAQ: AVAV), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, sells hardware, training, and lifecycle support, with widely fielded systems such as Raven, Puma, and Wasp. It also offers autonomy and robotic technologies used in reconnaissance, targeting, and force protection missions.