Real-Time Perception Engineer: Multi-Sensor Fusion & DEM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,080 - 141,650; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, California is seeking a skilled engineer for their Perception group. This role involves designing and implementing real-time Dynamic Environment Models (DEM) supporting multi-sensor fusion in advanced unmanned systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C++ and Python, along with a strong background in multi-sensor systems. The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $81,080 - $141,650.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering with a bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience with a master's degree may be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize real-time DEM data structures.
• Implement deterministic fusion + perception infrastructure.
• Support tracking engineers in various models.
• Design and maintain low-latency transport systems.
• Develop tools for evaluation, testing, and visualization.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams.
• Contribute to sim-to-real validation.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-sensor fusion

Real-time systems

Kalman-family filters

Memory optimization

Education

Bachelors, Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline

Tools

ZMQ

DDS

ROS2

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, California is seeking a skilled engineer for their Perception group. This role involves designing and implementing real-time Dynamic Environment Models (DEM) supporting multi-sensor fusion in advanced unmanned systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C++ and Python, along with a strong background in multi-sensor systems. The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $81,080 - $141,650.