Sr AI Research Engineer

Purpose of Position: This position leads and executes advanced development projects related to autonomy and artificial intelligence research within the company.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Propose and lead projects for the application of cutting-edge autonomy and artificial intelligence techniques to EO/IR gimbals and their deployment on Group 1-3 UAS.
• Responsible for the implementation and optimization of advanced autonomy and AI algorithms for edge UAV applications on low-SWAP and embedded compute architectures.
• Provide internal and external subject matter expertise in the areas of autonomy , the application of AI to controls, and the integration of advanced autonomous controllers with advanced artificial intelligence computer vision systems.
• Design and Architect new autonomous controllers to support advanced artificial intelligence based detect, classify, localize and tracking, including search optimization.
• Work with other subject matter experts and technical directors to support design and architecture of a full artificial intelligence software stack for the Trillium gimbal family.
• Interface with customers as a subject matter expert
• Responsible for interfacing with software engineers and translation of autonomous control algorithms into the larger real-time embedded code base
• Responsible for developing models of algorithms utilizing prototyping languages and using these models to analyze and improve their performance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• Masters in Autonomous Controls (or related field), PhD preferred
• Expert in the field of Autonomous Unmanned Vehicle Controller development (land, sea, air or space)
• Demonstrated experience with autonomy development that includes field testing on robotic systems
• Additional experience in one or more areas: inertial navigation, GPS navigation, vehicle trajectory modeling/simulation, estimation theory (e.g. Kalman Filtering), GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control).
• Implemented one or more navigation algorithms in a fielded product (e.g. aircraft, UAV,
• Experience in military requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific conference/journal publication history preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Position

• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information.
  
  

Competencies And Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities from time to time, as needed.