Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Requirements BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Strong knowledge of 3D computer vision concepts, including multi-view geometry, camera models, photogrammetry, and 3D reconstruction techniques
• Fluency in standard domain libraries (numpy, opencv, pytorch, etc)
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
• 6+ years of professional industry experience working with C++ or Rust programming languages
• Experience deploying software to end customers, internal or external
• Must be willing to travel 25%
• Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• (Desirable) MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• (Desirable) Experience with perception systems for aerial robotics or other highly dynamic platforms
• (Desirable) Experience with real-world sensor integrations, including LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, stereo cameras, or TOF cameras
• (Desirable) Knowledge of path planning algorithms and their integration with perception systems in dynamic environments
• (Desirable) Experience with GPU / CUDA programming for accelerated computer vision processing

What the job involves We are seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer with a strong background in robotics to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA

• In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing advanced perception systems for complex autonomous aerial platforms
• Your expertise in computer vision algorithms, combined with your understanding of robotics principles, will be crucial in solving a wide variety of challenges involving visual perception, SLAM, motion planning, controls, and state estimation
• This role requires not only technical expertise in computer vision and robotics but also the ability to make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs, considering the unique constraints of aerial platforms
• Your work will directly contribute to the seamless integration of Anduril's products, achieving critical outcomes in autonomous operations
• This position demands strong systems-level knowledge and experience, as you'll be working on the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and autonomous systems
• If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computer vision in robotics, possess a "Whatever It Takes" mindset, and can execute in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top-of-mind and making sound engineering decisions, then this role is for you
• Work at the intersection of 3D perception and computer vision, developing robust algorithms that power real-time decision-making for autonomous aerial systems
• Develop and implement advanced structure from motion and SLAM algorithms to create accurate 3D models from multiple camera inputs in real-time
• Integrate perception outputs with path planning algorithms to enable autonomous navigation in complex, unstructured environments
• Design experiments, data collection efforts, and curate training/evaluation sets to develop insights for both internal purposes and customers
• Collaborate closely with robotics, software, and hardware teams to integrate perception algorithms into autonomous aerial systems
• Work with vendors and government stakeholders to advance the state-of-the-art in perception and world modeling for autonomous aerial systems

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