Machine Learning Research Engineer – Visual Navigation
Core
Develop Machine Learning models to enable drones to navigate on the battlefield, focusing on localization through time and space.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning research engineer (visual navigation)
Builds
Real-time localization pipelines for autonomous drones
Domain
Defense / Robotics / Computer Vision
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Python, PyTorch, MLOps, Edge AI Optimization, Model Architecture Design, Data Curation, Field Testing
Preferred skills
Experience with VIO, Navigation, Embedded Software integration
Technologies
PyTorch, Lightning
Responsibilities
Design deep learning models for multi-modal environment analysis; Embed and optimize models for heterogeneous edge platforms; Collaborate with VIO and Embedded teams to build real-time localization pipelines; Research and introduce cutting-edge Deep Learning methodologies; Manage training, evaluation, and MLOps pipelines; Participate in real-world flight tests and analyze failures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
