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# Senior Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer

- **Company:** Allen Control Systems
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $261,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Pytorch, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Lidar
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1f0203cadeceb30

## About the Role

* More than 7+ years of experience working on machine-learning-based computer vision, ideally in the context of robotics.
 * At least a Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on machine learning and computer vision.
 * A proven track record of senior-level experience developing and deploying computer vision systems, ideally in real-time or safety-critical applications.
 * Proficient in Python, C++, and have experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
 * Experience with embedded systems and integrating computer vision algorithms into hardware.
 * Familiar with various sensors (e.g., cameras, LIDAR, RADAR) and their integration into autonomous systems.
 * You enjoy collaborating with other engineers to solve complex technical challenges.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Level Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer to develop and optimize the CV/ML systems at the core of our autonomous gun turret, with a focus on real-time drone detection, tracking, and classification. You will work closely with electrical engineers to integrate vision systems into the turret's hardware architecture and contribute to hardening the prototype into a military-grade system.

What You'll Do:

 * Development and optimization of computer vision algorithms for our autonomous gun turret, focusing on real-time drone detection, tracking, and classification.
 * Design and implement machine learning models that can operate in resource-constrained environments while maintaining high accuracy and reliability.
 * Collaborate closely with electrical engineers to integrate computer vision systems into the turret's hardware architecture.
 * Conduct extensive testing and validation of computer vision algorithms in various scenarios to ensure robustness and performance under different environmental conditions.
 * Contribute to the hardening of the prototype turret into a military-grade system, and assist in developing variants for different weapon systems and engagement ranges., * Deep passion for machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, and have been exploring these areas since early in your career.


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