Principal Machine Learning Engineer (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 EO/IR image processing, computer vision, and video analysis.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.
- Prototype solutions for real-world problems and integrate enhanced development into operational systems.
- Troubleshoot, fix bugs, and maintain existing and new systems.
- Stay current with ML research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ 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, including object detection, image segmentation, or tracking.
- Strong mathematics background, particularly in linear algebra.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with deep learning libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Software engineering fundamentals including version control, testing, CI/CD, and containerization.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include C, C++, or Rust proficiency; experience curating real-world datasets; and an existing TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay of $153,000–$204,000 annually and company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with company HSA contribution, plus dental and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
- Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, a 50% merchandise-store discount, and other employee discounts.
- The role is based in Long Beach, California, may involve work in production areas, and can require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes.