Perception Engineer Intern (Sonar and Sensor Data)

Location: Full-time onsite work from the Torrance, CA office; candidates must currently reside near Torrance or be willing to relocate to the area. U.S. work authorization or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations without sponsorship is required.

Salary: $30–$40/hour, base salary only.

Company

Builds sonar and sensing systems for maritime autonomy and defense, developing full-stack capabilities from physics and perception to product.

What you will do

• Develop, test, and improve perception algorithms using sonar and other sensor data with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Own a scoped project supporting the core perception pipeline and work with real data collected from field-deployed systems.
• Evaluate algorithm performance against real-world data and identify limitations.
• Support integration of perception software with broader systems, troubleshoot issues, and investigate root causes and fixes.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, communicate progress, document work, results, and technical decisions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field.
• Programming experience in Python or C++.
• Coursework or project experience in computer vision, signal processing, or machine learning, including at least one project that can be explained in detail.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and willingness to investigate unfamiliar problems.
• Clear communication skills and a track record of working effectively with others.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations without sponsorship for an export license.

Nice to have

• Experience with real sensor data such as sonar, camera, radar, or lidar.
• Experience implementing signal-processing or machine-learning algorithms for real-time applications.
• Experience developing solutions for embedded devices, embedded Linux, or cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience on a student engineering team involving underwater robotics, autonomous vehicles, or similar design-build competitions.
• Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on real systems and data from harsh marine environments.
• Direct collaboration, regular feedback, mentorship, and rapid iteration with engineering staff.
• Competitive base salary with highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Lunch and snacks provided in the office.
• Full-time employee benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work environment combines technology, maritime systems, and defense.

Hiring process

• Applicants provide contact details, LinkedIn profile, phone number, and resume.
• Applicants must answer whether they will require U.S. work-visa sponsorship and whether they reside near Torrance or are willing to relocate there.