Sensor Fusion Engineer

What
We Do

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 power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, 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. 

Our unmanned systems portfolio includes work on critical enabling technologies for more reliable, more intelligent, and longer-duration unmanned systems. We are actively developing a new perception system 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 machine learning algorithms. This perception system will be a key enabler for autonomous ships to navigate safely without human intervention. Our power & energy systems portfolio includes work supporting the DoD’s the electrification of platforms beginning with Navy ships. Applications include hybrid and electric propulsion systems, autonomous controls, and integration with mission systems to achieve ultra-fast power system response. Our advanced manufacturing portfolio includes works to improve the throughput and quality of high-temperature composite parts used in advanced military aerospace systems. 

About the
Role

Integer seeks a Sensor Fusion Engineer with prior work experience in sensor system design and development of algorithms and software to fuse multiple sensors (cameras, radar, etc…) into an integrated perception system that enables unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to perceive and comprehend their surrounding operating environment. Specifically, this role will design, develop, and test systems to track objects and obstacles for uncrewed and autonomous vehicle navigation applications. Prior experience with perception systems for maritime vehicles, or the ability to transfer knowledge from other vehicles to the maritime domain is important. This role will involve working with hardware and software to integrate data from cameras, radar, IMU, and AIS and develop software to process that data to detect and localize objects around a USV. As such, the Sensor Fusion Engineer will have strong training in math in addition to software engineering fundamentals, and prior experience interfacing software with sensor hardware.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement state-of-the-art data fusion algorithms to integrate and analyze data from various perception sensors, including cameras, lidar, radar, and other relevant sensors. 

• Analyze and interpret sensor data to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies, and outliers in environmental feature detection. 

• Develop validation methodologies and conduct experiments to verify the accuracy and reliability of the robotic platform's environmental feature detection. 

• Articulate complex software functions, and development requirements to non-software personnel (such as customers, government representatives, project managers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring project stakeholders understand technical approaches to developed algorithms.  

• Collaborate with the perception and localization teams to improve sensor calibration, sensor fusion algorithms, and mapping techniques. 

• Participate in peer reviews of developed software. 

• Participate in software requirements & architecture development efforts. 

• Participate in collaborative software development efforts in a Linux environment.  

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in sensor fusion, machine learning, and robotics to drive innovation within the team. 

Core Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or related field and industry experience (4+ years) working in the field of robotics, with a focus on data fusion and sensor integration. 

• In-depth understanding of perception sensors used in robotics, such as cameras (EO/IR Sensors), lidar, radar, etc… 

• Prior experience using data from various perception sensor types to enhance a robotic platform's perception of it’s surrounding environmental and potential navigational hazards. 

• Familiarity with robotics algorithms such as Kalman Filter, Particle Filter, SLAM, optimization algorithms, and related libraries such as OpenCV. Strong training in math (probability, statistics, linear algebra). 

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

• Strong working knowledge of collaborative software development in a Linux environment. 

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to travel occasionally, estimated at less than 15% of the time. 

Additional
Desired
Qualifications

• Experience field testing rapid prototype sensor package systems. 

• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and frameworks for sensor data analysis. 

• Familiarity with Cambridge Pixel suite of radar processing tools. 

• Familiarity with Docker and containerization. 

• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System). 

• Familiarity with CUDA. 

Company
Benefits

• 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 

Company Perks

• 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!