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Saronic

Perception Engineer

Saronic, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Perception Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing perception systems for our autonomous surface vessels. You will work on the forefront of technology, applying your expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion to create robust and reliable perception solutions that enable our ASVs to navigate and make critical decisions in complex maritime environments.

Responsibilities:

Algorithm Development:

Develop and optimize computer vision and machine learning algorithms for object detection, classification, tracking, and scene understandingSensor Fusion:

Integrate data from a variety of sensors, such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS, to provide a comprehensive perception system for ASVsReal-time Processing:

Implement real-time data processing pipelines to ensure rapid and accurate perception feedback to the ASV's control systemMLops:

Collaborate with data annotation teams to create labeled datasets for training and validation of perception algorithmsPerformance Optimization:

Optimize perception algorithms for efficient use of computational resources, ensuring they meet the real-time requirements of autonomous navigationTesting and Validation:

Conduct extensive testing and validation of perception systems in simulated and real-world maritime environments, identifying and addressing issues as they ariseDocumentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of perception software, including code, algorithms, and test resultsCollaboration:

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware engineers, control engineers, and navigation experts, to integrate perception systems into the ASVsStay Current:

Keep abreast of the latest advancements in computer vision, sensor technologies, and machine learning to continually improve and adapt perception systemsQualifications:

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and CUDAFamiliarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)Understanding of various filters and their applicationsBasic proficiency in RustExperience with maritime or autonomous vehicle projects is a plusExperience with signals processing or sensor fusion is a plusExperience with low latency inference and tracking pipelines is a plus

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.