Lead Embedded Computer Vision Engineer (UAS/USV)

Talentify; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment's LEAP group seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive computer vision and perception software for defense and commercial applications. You will mentor engineers, optimize pipelines for low-SWaP hardware, and integrate with UAS/USV platforms, including field testing.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, embedded processing, and collaboration with customers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel and obtain security clearances is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of relevant software experience in engineering.
• Strong C/C++ fundamentals and data structures, OOP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize computer vision algorithms in C++ on embedded platforms.
• Configure builds with CMake and support test/demo efforts.
• Create design docs and participate in software reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers.
• Deliver on schedule and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Ubuntu/Linux

Unit testing

Git

DDS

gRPC

Rust

CMake

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics

Tools

CMake

Linux

Python tooling

Git workflows

Debuggers/IDEs

Job description

AeroVironment's LEAP group seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive computer vision and perception software for defense and commercial applications. You will mentor engineers, optimize pipelines for low-SWaP hardware, and integrate with UAS/USV platforms, including field testing.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, embedded processing, and collaboration with customers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel and obtain security clearances is expected.