havocai - Embedded Perception Engineer

United States$150k - $185k8mo ago

Remote Mid NA Artificial Intelligence Robotics Embedded Systems Engineer Training Development C++Linux Python Triton

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field • 3+ years developing and deploying computer vision or perception systems in C++ and/or Python on Linux • Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) • Hands-on experience with large vision models (ViT, CLIP, SAM, etc.) • Experience implementing sensor fusion across heterogeneous modalities • Proficiency with NVIDIA Triton, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, or equivalent inference tooling • Ability to quickly navigate and understand complex codebases • Strong systems-thinking mindset • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance • Experience deploying perception systems on embedded platforms (Jetson, FPGA, similar) • Familiarity with maritime or aerial sensor environments • Experience optimizing models for edge inference • Knowledge of autonomy frameworks (ROS2, MOOS-IvP) • Experience with safety-critical or real-time systems • Familiarity with military systems and defense acquisition processes

Responsibilities

• PERCEPTION SYSTEM OWNERSHIP • Own end-to-end perception pipelines deployed to operational systems • Deliver high-reliability solutions aligned with mission requirements • VISION MODEL DEVELOPMENT • Design, train, and optimize perception models for maritime environments • Develop object detection, classification, and tracking systems • Work with large vision models (ViT, CLIP, SAM, or similar) • SENSOR FUSION & INTEGRATION • Fuse multi-modal sensor data (camera, radar, lidar) into unified perception outputs • Collaborate with hardware teams to select and integrate sensors • Develop and validate low-level sensor drivers for high-integrity data pipelines • EMBEDDED DEPLOYMENT & OPTIMIZATION • Deploy models using NVIDIA Triton Inference Server • Optimize inference for latency and throughput on edge hardware • Apply quantization, pruning, and other optimization techniques • CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION • Integrate perception outputs into autonomy stacks alongside mission software and platform teams • Support troubleshooting of perception performance in operational environments • FIELD PERFORMANCE & MONITORING • Define metrics and evaluation frameworks to monitor deployed system health • Investigate perception failures and drive resolution across teams • END-USER ENGAGEMENT • Partner with operators and customers to translate field challenges into engineering solutions

Benefits

• You won’t just build models — you will build perception systems that operate in real-world, contested environments. Your work will directly influence the reliability, safety, and mission success of autonomous platforms deployed at sea. • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families • Life Insurance (Employer Paid) • Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching) • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum • Work / Home Office Stipend • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend • Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology. • Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships. • Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation. • Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity. • Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care. • Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.