Perception Engineer - C++ (Radar)

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

The Forterra autonomy team seeks a Perception Engineer with a focus on advancing the use of 4D radar for autonomous operations. This includes everything from developing radar signal processing algorithms to supporting system integration and real-world testing. The Perception team partners closely with integration, testing, and R&D groups to design, validate, and deploy radar-based perception capabilities that strengthen Forterra's autonomy stack. In addition to advancing radar algorithms and simulations, you will work on all aspects of the radar perception pipeline, from system-level integration and performance analysis to hardware-in-the-loop testing and cross-sensor collaboration. Experience across all these areas is not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is.

What You'll Do :

• Build the algorithms and software that transform 4D radar and other sensor data into actionable information for off-road autonomous operations.
• Develop and maintain robust C++ software across the perception stack, including signal processing, detection, and tracking pipelines.
• Support the integration and testing of radar perception systems on autonomous vehicles, including possible travel to company, government, and partner test sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with integration, R&D, and testing teams, as well as other autonomy groups such as navigation, sensor fusion, and behavior generation.
• Prototype and evaluate new radar algorithms, and hardware-in-the-loop testing workflows.
• Contribute to improving code quality, system reliability, and deployment efficiency across the perception team.

What We Need :

What We Love to See :

US Salary Range

$145,000$170,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

The pay range for this role is :

145,000 - 170,000 USD per year(AVA)

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