Machine Learning Engineer II (Computer Vision)

TL;DR

Machine Learning Engineer II (Computer Vision): Developing innovative computer vision detection, classification, localization, and tracking solutions for defense and commercial applications with an accent on deep convolutional neural networks and visual tracking. Focus on integrating ML algorithms into aircraft systems and optimizing model performance for mobile sensor platforms.

Location: Onsite in Centreville, VA or Minneapolis, MN. U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR/EAR compliance.

Salary: $102,000 - $144,375

Company

Premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. specializing in AI-powered drones and breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

What you will do

• Develop CV and ML algorithms for object detection, classification, and tracking across various stationary and mobile sensor platforms.
• Implement ML algorithms and validate designs through purpose-designed experiments.
• Define models, objectives, and tracking metrics to solve complex technical problems.
• Analyze model errors and design strategies to overcome performance gaps.
• Write and test software to integrate ML algorithms into aircraft autopilots, payloads, and other functional components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision.
• Proficiency in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or Keras, and libraries such as scikit-learn and pandas.
• Proficiency with OpenCV and familiarity with Linux.
• U.S. Citizenship required for compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
• Paid holiday shutdown.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact defense technology and autonomous systems.