Autonomy AI/MI Engineer

Textron; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron seeks an Autonomy AI/MI Engineer to advance perception and decision-making systems. You will develop models, run training pipelines, and validate performance using real-world datasets, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow) and computer vision.

This role requires 2 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Linux and Git, and the ability to deploy to edge platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software or Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy AI/ML models for perception and decision-making.
• Train and validate models using real-world datasets and pipelines.
• Iterate on model improvements using data-driven insights.

Skills

Python

ML frameworks

Computer vision

Training pipelines

Evaluation metrics

Data-driven insights

Git

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Autonomy AI/MI Engineer

Description

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software or Computer Engineer, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Years of Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Linux development environments, version control systems (Git) required.

Additional Requirements:

• Required Skills: Strong experience in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch / TensorFlow). Background in computer vision (object detection, segmentation). Experience working with real-world datasets and model training pipelines. Understanding of model evaluation metrics and performance analysis. Ability to iterate quickly on models using data-driven insights.
• Preferred Skills: Reinforcement learning (PPO, DQN) and imitation learning. Synthetic data and simulation-based training. Sensor fusion (vision LiDAR/radar). Deployment to edge platforms (TensorRT, NVIDIA stack). MLOps workflows and model lifecycle management.

Travel Requirements:

• 10-20% travel required to collect field data, evaluate perception performance, support data capture campaigns, and validate model performance in operational environments.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Will consider remote work for this opportunity. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time