Please see below for all job opportunities here at AV. (All require a hybrid schedule commuting twice a week to San Diego or Simi Valley office).
The Sr. Staff Video Processing and Tracking Engineer has the opportunity to lead engineering development and work with R&D to develop a variety of innovative capabilities - computer vision detection, classification, localization, and tracking solutions focused on implementation for defense and commercial applications. This position works on, and leads, a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, test and evaluation, and validation and verification testing.
Position Responsibilities
- Develops Video Processing Chain for Computer Vision (CV) on embedded systems to enhance the autonomy of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, UAV), computer vision and machine learning systems architecture/hardware and integration. Development of FPGA firmware, Ubuntu ARM Linux software, and/or GPU accelerated algorithms
- Codes and tests software to support the integration of machine learning and visual tracking into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems
- Implements machine learning and visual tracking systems and validate designs through a series of designed experiments
- Performs video processing development as it applies to autonomy, tracking, UAS operation, object identification, and control systems
- Develops computer vision and machine learning algorithms capable of tracking objects-of-interest from a group 1 UAV across a wide range of viewpoints using existing gimballed camera payload
- Conducts engineering analysis and trade studies for determining appropriate algorithms for specific products- develops a proof of concept capability demonstrations
- Develops software for products using established software development practices & configuration control; supports transition of development projects to production
- Supports flight test operations. Conduct design reviews and standards development and supports Visual tracking development for military or commercial applications
- Performs design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools. Supports development of system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing
- Analyzes the errors of the model and designing strategies to overcome them. Develops machine learning applications according to requirements; select appropriate datasets and data representation methods. Performs statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results; run machine learning tests & experiments
- Works on significant issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- BS in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 12 - 15 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experienced developing Visual Tracking Software Video Processing Chains
- Experienced with Python, C, C++, and OpenCV
- Experienced managing Research Program Flight Tests and demonstrations
- Demonstrated understanding of Feedback and Controls performance tuning mechanism
- Some intrastate travel and other travel within the Continental U.S. may be required (up to 30%), as well as some weekend work
- embedded ARM Linux software, GPU/ CUDA, Video Pipeline, C++, Python, CV
Other Matrixed Skills include:
- Proficiency with a deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or Keras
- Proficiency with Python and basic libraries for machine learning such as scikit-learn and pandas
- Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
- Proficiency with OpenCV; Familiarity with Linux
- Ability to select hardware to run an ML model with the required latency
- Computational statistics; Mathematical optimization
- Data mining; Exploratory data analysis; Predictive analytics
- Research or industrial experience in the development of visual tracking desired
- Experience employing GPU’s, DSPs, or FPGA to accelerate video processing applications under Linux/ARM preferred
- Experience modifying and compiling Ubuntu Linux Kernels for embedded ARM systems preferred
- Experience developing drivers for Linux/ARM and Robot Operating System (ROS) preferred
- Experience with Matlab, Robot Operating System (ROS) & Ubuntu on Nvidia Jetson and/or Xilinx Zynq preferred
- Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) preferred. Successful government research proposal experience preferred
- MOSA/FACE, AI, ML
Sr. Staff Video Processing & Tracking Engineer Job Posting
As a Sr. Software Engineer (Applications) one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
Position Responsibilities
- Works within a defined software life cycle development process
- Understands the requirements and process. Participates in and leads software design reviews
- Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
- Implements coding according to coding standard. Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process. Contributes to process improvement efforts
- Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
- Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
- Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
- Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
- Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required
- Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
- Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
- Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
- Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
- Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
- Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
- Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
- MBSE, FACE, C, C++, Python, Windows or Linux
- Sr. Software Engineer (Apps) Job Posting
Sr. Software QA Automation Engineer
Extensive experience designing automated solutions to perform software verification and validation of flight critical software. In this role, one regularly collaborates with our development team and flight test team, but also operates with a large degree of autonomy. The Software QA Automation Engineer enables rapid development and continuous integration of software systems onto a large range of unmanned air vehicles.
Position Responsibilities
· Leads in the design, expansion and maintenance of automated testing suite
· Defines and plan scope, resource needs, benchmarks and goals of manual & automation work
· Defines and implement QA practices, procedures, standards and reporting
· Identifies project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation
· Leads and design test plans, scenarios and cases to exercise new functionality & identify breaking issues
· Partners with resources as needed to validate software with project timeline
· Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
· Mentors less experienced team members on QA/QC concepts, methodologies and best practices
· Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
· Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
· Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
· Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
· Minimum 8 – 12 years of relevant experience
· Expertise in C/C++ and Python
· Experienced in Software QA automation
· Experienced in building and optimizing automation frameworks
· Experienced performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices
· Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.(20%)
Sr. Software QA Automation Engineer Job Posting