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, and tracking from stationary and mobile sensor platforms.
- Perform visual imagery data science to guide data collection, labeling, selection, representation, and model training.
- Analyze and rank algorithms, define objectives and metrics, conduct experiments, and diagnose data and model errors.
- Write and test software integrating machine learning algorithms into aircraft systems, autopilots, payloads, and other systems.
- Support requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, test and evaluation, and validation and verification testing.
- Troubleshoot complex systems, perform algorithmic optimization, and analyze and visualize large datasets.
- Collaborate with teammates and complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
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 or computer vision experience; the posting also specifies 5–8 years of relevant computer vision experience.
- Proficiency with Python and C/C++.
- Proficiency with a deep learning framework, preferably PyTorch.
- Proficiency with computer vision and machine learning libraries such as 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 perform exploratory data analysis, troubleshoot complex systems, optimize algorithms, and work with large datasets.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active Secret-level or higher DoD security clearance.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, up to 25%; an advanced degree is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work requiring prolonged sitting and standing and computer use.
- Occasional travel of up to 25%.
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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.