Perception Engineer

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development : Develop and optimize computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, tracking, and scene understanding
• Sensor Fusion : Integrate data from a variety of sensors, such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS, to provide a comprehensive perception system for ASVs
• Real-time Processing : Implement real-time data processing pipelines to ensure rapid and accurate perception feedback to the ASV's control system
• MLops : Collaborate with data annotation teams to create labeled datasets for training and validation of perception algorithms
• Performance Optimization : Optimize perception algorithms for efficient use of computational resources, ensuring they meet the real-time requirements of autonomous navigation
• Testing and Validation : Conduct extensive testing and validation of perception systems in simulated and real-world maritime environments, identifying and addressing issues as they arise
• Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation of perception software, including code, algorithms, and test results
• Collaboration : Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers, control engineers, and navigation experts, to integrate perception systems into the ASVs
• Stay Current : Keep abreast of the latest advancements in computer vision, sensor technologies, and machine learning to continually improve and adapt perception systems

Qualifications

Benefits

Physical Demands

Compliance

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person" : (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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