Sr. Staff Video Processing and Tracking Engineer

Sr. Staff Video Processing and Tracking Engineer

San Diego, CA- 3 days week onsite for 1 st 3 months then remote onsite as needed

Direct Hire

$150k- $200k year plus bonus

Successful candidate will develop Video Processing Chain for Computer Vision (CV) on embedded systems to enhance the autonomy of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, UAV), computer vision and machine learning systems architecture/hardware and integration. Development of FPGA firmware, Ubuntu ARM Linux software, and/or GPU accelerated algorithms. Codes and tests software to support the integration of machine learning and visual tracking into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems. Implements machine learning and visual tracking systems and validate designs through a series of designed experiments. Performs video processing development as it applies to autonomy, tracking, UAS operation, object identification, and control systems. Develops computer vision and machine learning algorithms capable of tracking objects-of-interest from a group 1 UAV across a wide range of viewpoints using existing gimballed camera payload. Conducts engineering analysis and trade studies for determining appropriate algorithms for specific products- develops a proof of concept capability demonstrations. Develops software for products using established software development practices & configuration control; supports transition of development projects to production. Supports flight test operations. Conduct design reviews and standards development and supports Visual tracking development for military or commercial applications.

Requirements:

• BS in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12 - 15 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experienced developing Visual Tracking Software Video Processing Chains
• Experienced with Python, C, C++, and OpenCV
• Experienced managing Research Program Flight Tests and demonstrations
• Demonstrated understanding of Feedback and Controls performance tuning mechanism
• Embedded ARM Linux software, GPU/ CUDA, Video Pipeline, C++, Python, CV experience

• Proficiency with a deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or Keras
• Proficiency with Python and basic libraries for machine learning such as scikit-learn and pandas
• Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
• Proficiency with OpenCV; Familiarity with Linux
• Ability to select hardware to run an ML model with the required latency
• Computational statistics; Mathematical optimization
• Data mining; Exploratory data analysis; Predictive analytics

Bonus Skills:

• 1 - 5 years research or industrial experience is preferred
• Experience with UAV or R/C aircraft or other lightweight miniature robotic systems desired
• Research or industrial experience in the development of visual tracking desired
• Experience employing GPU's, DSPs, or FPGA to accelerate video processing applications under Linux/ARM preferred
• Experience modifying and compiling Ubuntu Linux Kernels for embedded ARM systems preferred
• Experience developing drivers for Linux/ARM and Robot Operating System (ROS) preferred
• Experience with Matlab, Robot Operating System (ROS) & Ubuntu on Nvidia Jetson and/or Xilinx Zynq preferred
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) preferred. Successful government research proposal experience preferred

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