Hybrid Algorithm Engineer - Imaging & Threat Detection

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Algorithm Engineer to develop automated detection algorithms for explosives and contraband in aviation screening.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility and requires delivering robust software within a regulated security domain. The ideal candidate will advance state-of-the-art methods using Python/C++, deep learning, and computer vision tools, while ensuring compliance with internal software processes and ethics

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial experience with Master’s substitution allowed.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test automated detection algorithms for multiple inspection modalities.
• Turn requirements into functioning software.
• Evaluate current state-of-the-art and establish IP landscape through learning/object detection methods.
• Mentor junior team members and share expertise.

Skills

Python

C++

Deep learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

MATLAB

AWS

Docker

Git

Signal processing

Image analysis

Education

PhD in Medical Imaging / CS / Physics / EE or equivalent

Tools

Docker

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MATLAB

Job description

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Algorithm Engineer to develop automated detection algorithms for explosives and contraband in aviation screening.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility and requires delivering robust software within a regulated security domain. The ideal candidate will advance state-of-the-art methods using Python/C++, deep learning, and computer vision tools, while ensuring compliance with internal software processes and ethics