Staff Engineer, Robotics Perception (m/f/d)
Core
Develop perception systems for unmanned ground vehicles to interpret complex outdoor environments and enable safe autonomous operation.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Robotics Perception
Builds
Perception algorithms, sensor fusion pipelines, and ML models for object detection, terrain classification, and obstacle detection in off-road environments.
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous robotics / Computer vision
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, C++, object detection, segmentation, terrain understanding, machine learning, deep learning, PyTorch, TensorRT, OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, ROS2, Linux development, CI/CD
Preferred skills
Rust, CUDA, edge computing platforms
Technologies
LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, GNSS, PyTorch, TensorRT, OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, ROS2
Responsibilities
Design and implement perception algorithms for object detection, terrain classification, and obstacle detection; Fuse and process sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, and GNSS; Develop ML and deep learning-based models to improve perception performance; Optimize real-time perception pipelines for embedded systems; Test and validate perception systems in simulation and real-world environments; Integrate perception outputs into navigation and path planning systems; Support system-level calibration, synchronization, and sensor alignment.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence