As a Perception & Fusion engineer, you will be pivotal in developing, integrating, and maintaining real-time sensor software solutions deployed across a range of heterogenous autonomous vehicles and different domains (e.g., land, air, sea, and space). You will work with a team to continuously add capability and demonstrate the solution to customers in real-world scenarios on a variety of platforms and sensors. Your responsibility will primarily be designing, developing, and rapidly integrating sensor fusion algorithms to interface across different platforms, ingest relevant mission information, and support the autonomy team's mission objectives. This work includes developing autonomous sensor controllers to optimally fuse information between state-of-the-art sensor systems, such as EO, IR, acoustics, radar, and RF. At Applied Intuition, you will: 34 Develop, integrate, and adapt cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms running on the perception autonomy stack to collect relevant information across a suite of platform sensors 34 Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors (e.g., EO, IR, acoustics, radar, and RF) 34 Collaborate across the sensor, tracking, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless deployment of heterogeneous platform swarms in on-site DoD testing and demonstration events 34 Deploy containerized solutions to embedded Linux devices, leveraging computer-in-the-loop testing and profiling, and efficiently collecting performance data 34 Interact with the DoD customer to understand their use cases, requirements, and triage needs during field events to deliver a superior customer experience 34 Work closely with our existing team to internally triage technical problems and scope 34 Carefully communicate and document ongoing work to ensure internal flexibility in a fast paced environment as well as clarify progress with external customers 34 Drive execution of simulation tooling to playback sensors, platforms, and autonomy in post processing field test analysis 34 Implement improvement plans for future integration efforts based on simulation analysis and customer feedback We're looking for someone who has: 34 MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, Optimization, or equivalent OR 5+ years of relevant experience working with sensor algorithms, hardware, and HIL software integration 34 Experience with multiple sensor modalities (e.g., EO, IR, lidar, radar, sonar, acoustics, etc.)Core understanding of sensor physics and sensor control parameters 34 Experience training and deploying ML algorithms (python, pytorch, tensorflow) onto integrated systems (onnx, C++ models) 34 Experience with state of the art estimation, tracking, and fusion algorithms. 34 Experience working comfortably in Linux and Docker 34 Prior experience with remote software development, ability to handle and process large datasets, and learn new software and algorithms as needed with little supervision Travel Requirements: 34 Must be willing to travel as projects requires, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is every 1-2 months for 2-5 days (10-20%) 34 Travel-adverse candidates are encouraged to inquire about relocation assistance to HQ in Poway, CA Security Requirements: 34 Must be a U.S. Citizen 34 Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here. Nice to have: 34 Proficiency with modern C++ development (2011, 2017, 2020, smart pointers, etc.), CMAKE, Python and Bash 34 PhD in computer science or electrical engineering with AI/ML focus 34 Experience with robotic swarm or multi-agent systems and optimization 34 Strong tracking and sensor fusion background 34 Current U.S. SECRET security clearance Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $140,000 to $220,000 USD annually. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.