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# Principal Machine Learning Engineer

- **Company:** Rocket Lab
- **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object Detection, Tensorflow, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Model Validation, Keras, Containerization, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/7a1a91a4-0fb8-43a1-ba34-dbc75bfd75b8/principal-machine-learning-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, master's degree or a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
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 * Strong background in math and fundamentals of machine learning, including model selection, architecting, training, validation, testing, and deployment
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 * Experience in building deep learning neural networks (e.g., CNN) for computer vision, image processing, or analyses, e.g., object detection, image segmentation, and tracking)
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 * Strong math background, particularly linear algebra and optimization theory
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 * Proficiency in Python
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 * Experience with deep learning libraries (Keras, TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc)
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 * Software engineering fundamentals: version control, testing, CI/CD, containerization
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 * U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
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 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
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