Manager Software Perception

You will lead multidisciplinary teams that develop and integrate perception software for autonomous aircraft. You will build object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, and localization capabilities; optimize performance in simulated and operational environments; validate mission readiness; and coordinate with autonomy, hardware, and integration teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead autonomy, integration, and testing teams
• Develop perception algorithms for object detection, classification, and multi-target tracking
• Implement sensor fusion frameworks
• Develop localization and pose-estimation algorithms
• Analyze sensor interface control documents and specifications
• Optimize perception pipelines for real-time performance and robustness
• Integrate perception outputs with autonomy systems
• Validate algorithms using synthetic data, simulation, and field testing
• Collaborate with hardware and sensor teams
• Advance airborne sensing capabilities
• Travel to office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 5 years with a master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD
• 5+ years of experience in unmanned systems programs in the DoD or applied research and development
• 2+ years of people leadership experience
• Kalman filter
• Multi-target tracking
• Deep learning
• Sensor fusion
• SLAM
• Visual-inertial odometry
• Interface control document
• Version control
• Debugging
• Test-driven development
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment