Computer Vision Engineer - Kinetic Drone Interception
Core
Developing 0→1 computer vision capabilities for detecting, classifying, and tracking hostile aerial threats (drones, UAVs) in real-time for counter-drone defense systems.
Role type
Senior IC computer vision engineer (defense/kinetic interception)
Builds
Next-generation C-UxS (Counter-Uncrewed Systems) detection and neutralization capabilities
Domain
Defense technology, kinetic drone interception, computer vision (via careerplan.io/jobs/9A-00D-72-A6B-computer-vision-engineer-kinetic-drone-interception-at-regulus)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Computer vision, deep learning, detection and tracking algorithms (YOLO, Transformer), real-time video processing (EO/IR, thermal), Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, C++, multi-threaded programming, GPU acceleration, small-object detection, image enhancement, OpenCV, GStreamer, RTSP, Linux
Preferred skills
Airborne platform experience (UAV, UAS, loitering munitions), radar/EO sensor fusion, autonomous systems, production deployment
