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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Engineer III - **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc. - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,500.0 - $183,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Data Cleansing, Data Distribution Service, Data Mining, Linux, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Office Suite, OpenCV, Productivity Software, Tensorflow, Robotic Automation Software, Computational Statistics, Deep Learning, Data Representation, Keras, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g38qk4 ## About the Role + BS in Computer Vision and Machine Learning is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience - with qualifications in any of the following fields: Mathematics, Optimization, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering + **Minimum of 5 - 8 years' relevant experience** + Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required + Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems + Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools 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 Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies + Advanced degree is preferred + Works well within defined requirements to complete tasks with little instruction + Must be a team player and collaborate effectively + Excellent verbal and written skills + Has effective problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Physical Demands + Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) ## Description + Support development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms capable of detection, classifying, localizing, and tracking objects-of-interest from a group 1 UAV using the existing gimballed camera payload + Write and test software to support the integration of machine learning algorithms into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems + Explore and visualize data to gain an understanding of it, then identifying differences in data distribution that could affect + Implement Machine Learning systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments + Create objectives and develop models that help to achieve them, along with metrics to track their progress + Perform analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools + Managing available resources such as hardware, data, and personnel so that deadlines are met + Analyze the ML algorithms to solve a given problem and ranking them by their success probability + Performance when deploying the model in the real world; Verify data quality, and/or ensure it via data cleaning + Analyze the errors of the model and designing strategies to overcome them + Study and transform data science prototypes; Research & implement appropriate ML algorithms & tools + Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods; Run machine learning tests and experiments + Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors; Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions + Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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