Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Laser Photonics Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LASE, Corp. in Lake Mary, FL is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop advanced AI/ML capabilities for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and edge AI deployments in defense tech.

You will focus on computer vision, sensor fusion, target detection, tracking, and real-time inference across multi-sensor data, collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams. Security clearances are valued, and work involves prototype testing, field demonstrations, and customer evaluations in

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, or Computer Vision.
• Proficiency with Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML algorithms for drone detection, tracking, and identification.
• Build computer vision models using EO/IR, thermal, RF, radar, and sensor-fusion data.
• Design real-time AI solutions for edge computing platforms.
• Support autonomous threat classification and decision-support systems.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, optics, RF, and systems engineering teams.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, field demonstrations, and customer evaluations.

Skills

AI/ML/Computer Vision

Python

C++

Linux

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/AI/Robotics/EE

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

Job description

LASE, Corp. | Lake Mary, FL | Defense Technology | R&D

LASE is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for next-generation Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), autonomous sensing, and defense technologies.

This role will focus on computer vision, multi-sensor fusion, target detection, tracking, classification, and edge AI deployment supporting U.S. Department of Defense and critical infrastructure protection applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML algorithms for drone detection, tracking, and identification.
• Build computer vision models using EO/IR, thermal, RF, radar, and sensor-fusion data.
• Design real-time AI solutions for edge computing platforms.
• Support autonomous threat classification and decision-support systems.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, optics, RF, and systems engineering teams.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, field demonstrations, and customer evaluations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, or Computer Vision.
• Proficiency with Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and Linux.
• Experience developing and deploying production-grade AI models.
• Familiarity with sensor fusion, autonomous systems, or defense technologies preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Counter-UAS, autonomous systems, radar, RF sensing, or defense programs.
• Neural networks, deep learning, edge AI, and real-time inference.
• DoD, DHS, or federal technology development environments.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Why LASE?

Join a rapidly growing defense technology company developing AI-powered solutions for autonomous security, drone defense, directed energy systems, and advanced battlefield awareness. This is an opportunity to help shape mission-critical technologies that protect military personnel, critical infrastructure, and national security assets.