Autonomy Engineer II
AeroVironment, Inc.2 days ago
Moorpark, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$98k - $149k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, localization, and tracking using UAV camera payloads.
- Write and test software that integrates machine learning algorithms into aircraft, autopilots, payloads, and other robotic systems.
- Explore, visualize, clean, and validate data, including identifying distribution differences and verifying data quality.
- Create objectives, models, metrics, experiments, and validation strategies for machine learning systems.
- Analyze and rank ML algorithms, study model errors, and design strategies to improve real-world performance.
- Select appropriate datasets, data representations, algorithms, tools, and hardware to meet model-latency requirements.
- Support requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, test and evaluation, and verification and validation activities.
- Manage available hardware, data, and personnel resources to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer vision and machine learning or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in mathematics, optimization, computer science or engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace, or mechanical engineering.
- At least 2–5 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with C/C++, Matlab, office software, and computer-based productivity tools.
- Proficiency with a deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or Keras, Python, scikit-learn, pandas, and OpenCV.
- Familiarity with Linux and expertise in visualizing and manipulating large datasets.
- Knowledge of computational statistics, mathematical optimization, data mining, exploratory data analysis, and predictive analytics.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and select hardware capable of running ML models with required latency.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, solve problems, communicate clearly, take ownership, and work under moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401K with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Work includes office and manufacturing environments, with frequent sitting, standing, computer use, and telephone use.
- ITAR/EAR access requirements apply; applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license, and some positions require current U.S. citizenship.
Categories
ML EngineeringRobotics
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.