Perception Software Manager – Autonomous Aerial Systems

Shield AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,441 - 330,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Perception Engineer to develop advanced perception algorithms for unmanned aircraft. The role involves team leadership, implementing sensor fusion techniques, and optimizing algorithm performance. Candidates should have a strong background in object detection, sensor fusion, and algorithms for airborne systems. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience and are familiar with ML frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Unmanned Systems programs in the DoD or applied R&D.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across autonomy, integration, and testing.
• Develop advanced perception algorithms for object detection and classification.
• Implement sensor fusion frameworks for situational awareness.

Skills

Object detection

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Algorithmic thinking

Deep learning

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Perception Engineer to develop advanced perception algorithms for unmanned aircraft. The role involves team leadership, implementing sensor fusion techniques, and optimizing algorithm performance. Candidates should have a strong background in object detection, sensor fusion, and algorithms for airborne systems. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience and are familiar with ML frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.