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Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy Lab

2 Locations💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead engineering research and prototyping of applied AI and machine learning for autonomy and uncrewed systems to improve government mission capabilities.

Role type

Senior IC machine learning engineer (autonomy systems)

Builds

Prototype operational capabilities for government customers in multi-domain autonomy

Domain

Defense and National Security / Robotics and Autonomy

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

deep learning, reinforcement learning, sensor fusion, computer vision, robotics principles, systems engineering, ML model experimentation, software development, cloud platforms, Docker

Preferred skills

thought leadership and publications, technical leadership, proposal writing, government project experience

Technologies

MLFlow, Weights & Biases, Docker, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform

Responsibilities

Lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research into prototype operational capabilities; conduct novel prototyping in applied AI for autonomy; plan and execute research and engineering strategy; mentor team members and share technical insights; collaborate with researchers, government customers, and stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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