A/AI Research Engineer - E2

Overview In this role you advance autonomous capabilities for defense and commercial platforms, acting as the AI/ML algorithm expert within a team of engineers and technologists. You drive research-to-prototype cycles on major projects, applying modern AI, CV, and signal processing techniques to real-time mission systems. You will shape algorithms and deployments that enhance perception, planning, and control for autonomous products. This position offers collaboration across cross-functional teams and opportunities to influence technology direction and project outcomes. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible work arrangements401(k) matchPaid time offHolidaysParental Leave ResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, and validate deep learning object detection and classification solutions for missiles and fire control productsCreate, validate, and deploy AI/ML models on CPUs, GPUs, and edge devicesEvaluate system performance in complex scenarios and support HWIL testing and flight testsCollaborate with perception, mission, motion planning, simulation, and modeling teams throughout development lifecycleSupport program reviews and technical interchange meetings with leadership and external customers Key requirementsBS in a STEM field and 1+ years of relevant experienceInterim Security clearance to start (US citizen)Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++Experience training and inference on deep learning networks for object detection/classificationFamiliarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNXExperience deploying neural networks on embedded/edge devicesStrong mathematics skills (linear algebra, statistics, etc.)Experience validating C++ simulations and real-time data collectionsExposure to real-time AI/ML algorithms in processing environmentsproblem-solvingteam collaborationcommunication during technical reviewsPyTorchTensorFlowONNX