Real-Time Vision Systems Engineer for Autonomous Drones

MARSS Group

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MARSS Group is seeking a Perception & Autonomous Systems Engineer in Bristol to lead high-performance vision pipelines for our interceptor drone seeker. You will optimize real-time video processing from sensors to CUDA-accelerated detection, ensuring robust state estimation for guidance systems.

We require strong C++ and Python proficiency (5–10 years) and hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson, GStreamer, and OpenCV.

Qualifications

3+ years in a specialised Vision Engineering or Perception role (UAV, Autonomous Vehicles, or Defence).
5–10 years professional engineering experience in C++ and Python.
Experience with thermal/infrared imaging or multi-spectral sensor fusion is advantageous.

Responsibilities

High-Throughput Processing: design and optimise pipelines to handle large data packets at maximum FPS with minimal latency.
Hardware Acceleration: implement and tune vision algorithms using OpenCV, CUDA, and TensorRT on NVIDIA Jetson edge hardware.
GStreamer Experience: build and maintain GStreamer pipelines for encoding, decoding, and frame manipulation across cameras.
Algorithm Development: extend object detection and tracking using deep learning and classical methods (ORB, SIFT, SURF).
Camera Systems: lead integration of MIPI sensors, IP cameras, and Thermal imaging systems.
Driver Development: troubleshoot camera drivers and V4L2 interfaces for flight conditions.
Coordinate Geometry: manage 3D transformations to bridge 2D detections with 3D tracking.