Senior Machine Learning & Autonomy Engineering

AeroVironment, Inc.
San Diego, CA, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Design Data Analysis Big Data Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Machine Learning Pattern Recognition Signal Processing Data Processing Deep Learning
+3 more
Information Technology Machine Learning Operations Data Pipelines

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design and deploy ML models to detect and classify drone threats for Counter-UAS systems. You will work with large-scale RF data, apply DSP techniques, and build data pipelines to improve model quality and automate workflows. You’ll collaborate with the San Diego AI/ML team, software engineers, and field teams to scale detection capabilities and advance data-driven insights. This position offers impact across signal processing, statistics, deep learning, and MLOps in a mission-driven environment. Compensation / Benefits * Develop, apply, and evaluate ML algorithms for detection and signal processing challenges * Manage and analyze large datasets for model training and testing * Automate data processing workflows to improve team efficiency * Apply DSP principles to aid algorithm development * Analyze results from real-world data to identify trends and root causes Tasks * Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied Math, or similar field with 3 years of relevant experience * Strong foundation in DSP principles and techniques * Proficiency in Python; MATLAB experience is a plus * Experience with machine learning, statistical signal processing, or pattern recognition * Strong data handling skills with large datasets * Curiosity and motivation to experiment with new approaches and automation strategies * Good written and verbal communication skills Key requirements * medical * dental * vision * 401K with company matching * 9/80 work schedule * paid holiday shutdown

Requirements

model field, with 3 years of relevant experience * Strong foundation in DSP principles and techniques * Proficiency in Python; MATLAB experience is a plus * Experience with machine learning, statistical signal processing, or pattern recognition * Strong data handling skills with large datasets * Curiosity and motivation to experiment with new approaches and automation strategies * Good written and verbal communication skills Key requirements * medical * dental * vision * 401K with company matching * 9/80 work schedule * paid holiday shutdown

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