Principal Machine Learning Engineer- Perception
Motional- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
The Head of Perception should possess 5 years of experience leading teams building RF sensing systems, along with 5 years of experience as a signal processing engineer or RF systems engineer. Candidates must have a proven track record of managing sensing products from research to production, and proficiency in Python and C++ is required. Experience working with customers in the United States Department of Defense or other government agencies is also necessary.
As the lead for a growing team of signal processing and machine learning engineers, the Head of Perception will own R&D of novel DSP and machine learning approaches to address end users’ diverse sensing needs, collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to integrate their work in production, and serve as a hands-on technical contributor to unblock or bootstrap key initiatives. They will also travel up to 20% of the time to meet with internal and external stakeholders and set the overall direction of signal detection, characterization, and identification at Vannevar Labs.
Advanced data collection for national security
Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.