Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for technology and national security. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience turning research into impactful products for military and commercial applications. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in controls and automation for electrical and machinery systems, perception systems for uncrewed vehicles (with an emphasis on maritime vehicles), digital twins and autonomy, and advanced manufacturing. We are a startup founded for the purpose of putting research into action. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs… at the speed of relevance.

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Our perception systems portfolio includes work on critical enabling technologies for more reliable, more intelligent, and longer-duration uncrewed vehicles. We are actively developing a new perception system for ships that automatically detects objects on and just below the surface of the water, day or night, and in most weather conditions, by fusing sensor data from multi-spectral cameras and radar using reliable and validated computer vision algorithms. This perception system will be a key enabler for uncrewed ships to navigate safely without human intervention.

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The Engineering Manager will lead and organize our team of scientists and engineers developing this novel system to achieve successful field testing of prototypes and continuous improvement of the commercial product. The Engineering Manager for Computer Vision Systems will also be the Principal Investigator (PI) for government-sponsored research projects in the technical areas of electro-optical sensing, sensor fusion, computer vision and robotic perception systems. As such, the Engineering Manager will have a technical background related to computer vision and/or electro-optical systems, as well as experience driving research projects from start to completion.

Integer seeks a Senior Computer Vision Engineer with experience developing computer vision algorithms, software, and sensor system design to fuse multiple sensors (cameras, radar, IMU, and AIS) into an integrated perception system. The Senior Computer Vision Engineer will apply this experience at Integer Technologies to prototyping new technology enabling uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to understand their operating environment and navigate while avoiding obstacles and collisions. Experience with perception systems for maritime vehicles, or the ability to transfer knowledge from other vehicles to the maritime domain is important.    

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Primary Responsibilities

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• Be the subject matter expert and technical lead developing novel perception software and perception hardware for the maritime environment (e.g., onboard autonomous surface vessels).  

• Provide technical subject matter expertise for the Company͛’s projects related to autonomous perception and sensor fusion.  

• Leverage experience with autonomous perception to use data from multi-sensor arrays (electro-optical, infrared, radar, lidar) and fuse them into a combined worldspace surrounding a ship to improve autonomous navigation.  

• Use prior experience with hands-on testing to develop and execute test regimens to validate system performance.  

• Create, deploy, and lead data labeling and annotation efforts for use in designing training datasets for detection, SLAM, and segmentation neural networks. 

• Develop and deploy algorithms for edge computing devices that can be integrated into autonomous platforms.  

• Provide domain knowledge for autonomous perception systems including technical analysis, experimental development, engineering, and product development.  

• Execute individual medium-long term (e.g., monthly to quarterly) tasking with minimal oversight, delays, or rework. Proactively recommend your own medium-long term tasking to project leads. 

• Communicate estimated time to complete tasks with infrequent need to extend and demonstrate sound time management. 

• Proactively understand required technical work and address problems with minimal required management intervention.  

• Develop key content for deliverables including monthly reports, quarterly project reviews, and demonstration events.  

• Regularly exercise technical leadership. Coordinate groups of engineers to achieve medium term tasking.  

• Support the Company as needed to develop new funded research and development projects. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging with government stakeholders to understand priorities and gaps related to the Company’s capabilities͕ supporting the development of white papers and proposals and building relationships with university and industry partners.  

• Embody Integer’s core values: Integrity, Agility, Growth, Open-Mindedness, Commitment. 

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance. 

• Deep understanding of topics in computer vision, autonomous vehicles / robotics, and perception sensor solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline. 

• 4+ years of industry experience as an engineer working on machine learning, computer vision, image processing, perception sensors such as cameras and radar, and on-vehicle computing. 

• Strong working knowledge of software development using modern C++ and Python. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to travel occasionally, estimated at less than 10% of the time. 

• Experience working on other aspects of autonomous vehicles, such as autonomous navigation and path planning. 

• Experience with maritime autonomy (e.g., autonomous surface vessels or autonomous underwater vehicles). 

• Masters or Ph.D. in computer vision, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related field. 

• Track record of transitioning to production from R&D. 

• Integer fully covers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents. Meaning Integer standard plan pays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire family from a well-known national insurer, saving its employee’s thousands of dollars annually.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Base salaries which exceed local & national industry averages.

• Year-end performance-based bonuses.

• 401(k) with company matching that vest immediately; no funny business.

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Startup culture with the stability of a large company. Integer’s business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company.

• Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth.

• Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and what they're creating but enjoy helping each other as well. 

• Bottomless Coffee!