Senior Machine Learning & Autonomy Engineering
AeroVironment, Inc.2 months ago
San Diego, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$124k - $189k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, apply, and evaluate machine learning algorithms for detection and signal-processing problems.
- Analyze and manage large datasets for model training and testing.
- Automate data-processing workflows and improve team efficiency.
- Apply digital signal processing principles to algorithm development.
- Analyze real-world data to identify root causes, statistical trends, and insights.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on research and development efforts.
Requirements
- Master's degree in machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, or a similar field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of digital signal processing principles and techniques.
- Proficiency in Python; MATLAB experience is a plus.
- Experience with machine learning, statistical signal processing, or pattern recognition.
- Strong data-handling skills for large, complex datasets.
- Preferred: hands-on experience with PyTorch or similar deep learning frameworks.
- Preferred: familiarity with MLOps practices, including model training, versioning, and deployment.
- Preferred: experience with spectral analysis, adaptive filtering, or detection and estimation theory.
- Preferred: exposure to Counter-UAS, radar, electronic warfare, or defense RF systems.
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
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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.