{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8f2c7fcf3d5271c1a4d22fae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f2c7fcf3d5271c1a4d22fae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f2c7fcf3d5271c1a4d22fae","title":"Principle Machine Learning Engineer","description":"Principle Machine Learning Engineer\r\nLocation: Southeast United States (Hybrid/Remote)\r\nTransform Maritime Intelligence with Cutting-Edge AI/ML\r\nAre you an experienced machine learning researcher ready to push the limits of AI in one of the toughest domains—maritime autonomy? At Tocaro Blue, your expertise in designing, training, and deploying custom ML models will directly advance our foundational perception stack, ProteusCore .\r\nAs a Principal ML Engineer, you will be the lead architect of Radar (and secondary EO/IR) models for object detection, semantic segmentation, and tracking. You'll design algorithms capable of distinguishing vessels, land, shoreline constructions, wakes, and markers in dynamic maritime environments where off-the-shelf models fall short.\r\nYour work will fuel products used by\r\nDefense customers developing USVs/ASVs for the U.S. Navy.\r\nCommercial OEMs bringing advanced marine ADAS and autopilot features to market.\r\nThis role is an opportunity to define the ML foundations of maritime autonomy—where perception evolves from situational awareness, to navigation assistance, to full autonomy.\r\nWhat You'll Pioneer\r\nCore ML and Autonomy Innovation\r\nInvent and refine custom deep learning architectures for Radar and EO/IR imagery, with an emphasis on semantic segmentation and temporal tracking\r\nDevelop multi-stage ML pipelines (context + characteristic models, segmentation + classification) tailored to low-SNR Radar returns\r\nTrain models on proprietary large-scale datasets (millions of Radar samples and camera sequences) with design-of-experiment methods for data collection and annotation\r\nOptimize and deploy models to resource-constrained edge hardware (CPU-only and ARM64 platforms), including C++ inference layers\r\nAdvance fusion-aware ML models that integrate Radar with EO/IR, AIS, and cartography for robust classification in GPS-denied or cluttered environments\r\nCollaborate with fusion and autonomy engineers to ensure ML outputs integrate seamlessly into multi-target tracking and SLAM pipelines\r\nContribute to ML-Ops workflows: data management, large-scale training, continuous integration of new field data, and automated evaluation pipelines\r\nWhat Sets You Apart\r\nEssential Qualifications\r\nAdvanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field\r\n7+ years applying machine learning and signal processing to real-world dynamic systems (graduate research counts if directly applicable)\r\nDemonstrated mastery of semantic segmentation and object classification models, ideally applied to non-vision sensor modalities\r\nExpert-level Python skills with ML frameworks (TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, or equivalent)\r\nPreferred Expertise\r\nTrack record of developing ML models beyond standard YOLO-style detectors, particularly for segmentation of noisy or sparse data (Radar, sonar, or medical imaging)\r\nStrong background in computer vision and temporal modeling (CNNs, transformers, RNNs for sequential sensor data)\r\nExperience deploying ML to embedded/edge platforms with optimized C++ inference\r\nKnowledge of marine, automotive, or aerial robotics systems\r\nContributions to large-scale ML data pipelines: annotation strategies, dataset balancing, simulation-to-real transfer\r\nPassion for pushing the boundaries of AI in GPS-denied, cluttered, and low-visibility environments\r\nWhy Tocaro Blue?\r\nCompetitive Compensation & Growth\r\n$140,000 - $200,000 base salary with potential equity in a rapidly growing company\r\nComprehensive benefits: 401(k) with 4% company matching, full health/dental/vision, life & disability insurance, generous PTO\r\nContinuous learning via conferences, training, and professional growth\r\nInnovation-First Culture\r\nDirect impact on defining the AI backbone of maritime autonomy\r\nWork on problems unsolved in automotive AI: Radar segmentation, maritime multi-object tracking, sensor fusion in GPS-denied waters\r\nCollaborative environment with elite engineers and researchers\r\nFlexible Work Environment\r\nHybrid and remote options for Southeast US-based candidates. Offices in Pensacola (FL), Birmingham (AL), and Atlanta (GA)\r\nHands-on field validation through semi-monthly data collection trips at our Pensacola test facility\r\nA culture that balances innovation with personal growth\r\nEqual Opportunity & Eligibility\r\nTocaro Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\r\nIndividual offers are based on skill and experience, geographic location, as well as role, responsibility, and leadership within the company, and other due diligence. Our hiring team will try to determine whether each candidate fits the job description and may choose, at their discretion, to redirect a candidate to another job offering that is more appropriate.\r\nAll employees must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. 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At Tocaro Blue, your expertise in designing, training, and deploying custom ML models will directly advance our foundational perception stack, ProteusCore .\r\nAs a Principal ML Engineer, you will be the lead architect of Radar (and secondary EO/IR) models for object detection, semantic segmentation, and tracking. You'll design algorithms capable of distinguishing vessels, land, shoreline constructions, wakes, and markers in dynamic maritime environments where off-the-shelf models fall short.\r\nYour work will fuel products used by\r\nDefense customers developing USVs/ASVs for the U.S. Navy.\r\nCommercial OEMs bringing advanced marine ADAS and autopilot features to market.\r\nThis role is an opportunity to define the ML foundations of maritime autonomy—where perception evolves from situational awareness, to navigation assistance, to full autonomy.\r\nWhat You'll Pioneer\r\nCore ML and Autonomy Innovation\r\nInvent and refine custom deep learning architectures for Radar and EO/IR imagery, with an emphasis on semantic segmentation and temporal tracking\r\nDevelop multi-stage ML pipelines (context + characteristic models, segmentation + classification) tailored to low-SNR Radar returns\r\nTrain models on proprietary large-scale datasets (millions of Radar samples and camera sequences) with design-of-experiment methods for data collection and annotation\r\nOptimize and deploy models to resource-constrained edge hardware (CPU-only and ARM64 platforms), including C++ inference layers\r\nAdvance fusion-aware ML models that integrate Radar with EO/IR, AIS, and cartography for robust classification in GPS-denied or cluttered environments\r\nCollaborate with fusion and autonomy engineers to ensure ML outputs integrate seamlessly into multi-target tracking and SLAM pipelines\r\nContribute to ML-Ops workflows: data management, large-scale training, continuous integration of new field data, and automated evaluation pipelines\r\nWhat Sets You Apart\r\nEssential Qualifications\r\nAdvanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field\r\n7+ years applying machine learning and signal processing to real-world dynamic systems (graduate research counts if directly applicable)\r\nDemonstrated mastery of semantic segmentation and object classification models, ideally applied to non-vision sensor modalities\r\nExpert-level Python skills with ML frameworks (TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, or equivalent)\r\nPreferred Expertise\r\nTrack record of developing ML models beyond standard YOLO-style detectors, particularly for segmentation of noisy or sparse data (Radar, sonar, or medical imaging)\r\nStrong background in computer vision and temporal modeling (CNNs, transformers, RNNs for sequential sensor data)\r\nExperience deploying ML to embedded/edge platforms with optimized C++ inference\r\nKnowledge of marine, automotive, or aerial robotics systems\r\nContributions to large-scale ML data pipelines: annotation strategies, dataset balancing, simulation-to-real transfer\r\nPassion for pushing the boundaries of AI in GPS-denied, cluttered, and low-visibility environments\r\nWhy Tocaro Blue?\r\nCompetitive Compensation & Growth\r\n$140,000 - $200,000 base salary with potential equity in a rapidly growing company\r\nComprehensive benefits: 401(k) with 4% company matching, full health/dental/vision, life & disability insurance, generous PTO\r\nContinuous learning via conferences, training, and professional growth\r\nInnovation-First Culture\r\nDirect impact on defining the AI backbone of maritime autonomy\r\nWork on problems unsolved in automotive AI: Radar segmentation, maritime multi-object tracking, sensor fusion in GPS-denied waters\r\nCollaborative environment with elite engineers and researchers\r\nFlexible Work Environment\r\nHybrid and remote options for Southeast US-based candidates. Offices in Pensacola (FL), Birmingham (AL), and Atlanta (GA)\r\nHands-on field validation through semi-monthly data collection trips at our Pensacola test facility\r\nA culture that balances innovation with personal growth\r\nEqual Opportunity & Eligibility\r\nTocaro Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\r\nIndividual offers are based on skill and experience, geographic location, as well as role, responsibility, and leadership within the company, and other due diligence. Our hiring team will try to determine whether each candidate fits the job description and may choose, at their discretion, to redirect a candidate to another job offering that is more appropriate.\r\nAll employees must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. 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