Machine Learning Engineer - Associate

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) 50% company match up to 8%

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop cutting-edge Deep Learning technology for Computer Vision, SAR, and Geospatial tasks for US government customers. You will influence model architecture and data pipelines, working across ML disciplines and production-grade Python code.

The role demands strong ML background, flexibility in a small team, and the ability to handle complex, mission-critical problems with real impact on national security and space domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 2-5 years applicable experience desired.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain US Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, prototype and implement advanced Deep Neural Network architectures.
• Apply deep learning to object detection and classification tasks.
• Develop domain-aware preprocessing and methods to improve model generalization.
• Apply SAR data preprocessing techniques and physics-informed simulations.
• Create objective functions and evaluation plans for model performance.
• Present work at meetings and conferences.
• Deliver production-quality Python code.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Radar sensing

Open Source frameworks

Python

Matlab

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary:

The Company is currently seeking a Machine Learning Engineer who can develop cutting edge Deep Learning technologies applied to pressing problems in the domain of Computer Vision, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and Geospatial Exploitation. You will have considerable responsibility, and your role will have direct impact on relevant issues facing the United States government customers.

Responsibilities:

• Research, conceive, design, prototype and/or implement advanced Deep Neural Network Architectures as well as other relevant Machine Learning models
• Apply deep learning algorithms to train neural networks for object detection and classification
• Develop domain-aware pre-processing algorithms, and other methods to increase model generalization
• Apply signal pre-processing techniques on SAR data
• Create physics simulations of various phenomenologies and develop methods to account for bias between simulated and real-world data
• Develop appropriate objective functions and sound performance assessment plans
• Present work at meetings and conferences
• Develop and deliver production-quality code (mainly Python)

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance.
• 2-5 years applicable experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in Machine Learning (preferably Deep Neural Networks)
• Need to be flexible in a small business environment
• Familiarity with radar sensing phenomenology
• Open Source frameworks is a huge plus
• Ability to program in multiple languages (Python, Matlab, C/C++).

The good faith base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employeesbenefitfrom a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge andmaintaina healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, witha significant portionof premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additionalvoluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongsidea highly talentedteam in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range

$120,000 — $170,000 USD