Perception Engineer - Defense (All-Domain)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop perception models that find and classify targets with an error rate of
• Deploy perception models to Jetson Orin+ boards and optimize models for better-than-realtime performance.
• Build large foundation models for high-accuracy assisted data labeling.
• Build tooling across the entire perception stack: labeling tools, simulation.
• Work with the best and most competitive AI talent in the world through collaboration with Applied Intuition self-driving staff.
• Scale up datasets using a variety of state-of-the-art data generation techniques including simulation, diffusion, and generative AI.
• Create and maintain highly optimized models and inference software providing model results at maximum attainable frames per second (FPS) on Jetson-like hardware.
• Collaborate across the hardware, sensor, tracking, autonomy, and testing teams to ensure seamless deployment in on-site DoD testing and demonstration events.

Job requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience working with simulation, machine learning, and ML infrastructure.
• Proficiency in training ML models in PyTorch on multi-machine, multi-GPU systems.
• Experience in optimizing and deploying machine learning models to edge devices.
• Strong experience with agentic coding with proven experience in Python and/or cpp.
• Experience leveraging modern AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate the creation of robust, well-tested systems.
• Adeptness with remote software development, the ability to handle and process large datasets, and a capacity to learn new software and algorithms as needed with little supervision .
• Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%)
• Interested candidates should also inquire about relocation assistance to Applied Intuition Defense facilities near Destin, FL, Washington, D.C., or San Diego, CA