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SalaryRobotic Research is seeking a highly experienced Perception Engineer to join our team in developing innovative LiDAR perception solutions for autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and developing core perception algorithms in the LiDAR sensor domain: object detection, tracking, classification, and semantic segmentation algorithms running on hardware operating in varied environments under real-time constraints
Office Location: Clarksburg, MD / Remote
Tele-work Opportunities: Fully Remote with Travel (up to 25%)
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing LiDAR objection detection, tracking, and classification algorithms
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge and experience with the following:
- LiDAR feature extraction/object detection/tracking/classification (using both classical and deep learning techniques)
- Bayesian state estimation (Kalman filtering, particle filtering) and sensor fusion
- Excellent programming skills in modern C++ and Python
- Experience with delivering well-tested production-quality software in a continuously-integrated environment using test-driven development patterns
- On-bot and ROS experience
- Solid mathematical intuition
- Basic knowledge of underlying sensor physics
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6+ years of Hands-on experience on autonomous vehicles or ground wheel robots, especially those deployed in urban environments.
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art state estimation and tracking algorithms
- Experience with Eigen and PCL/Open3D
- Experience with any open-source deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred)
Education and Experience:
- BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field, or with equivalent industrial experience
- 4+ years of similar academic and/or professional working experience
Benefits:
Forterra is excited to offer the following benefits:
- 17 Company Holidays for 2024
- 20 days of PTO accrual a year
- Flexible work schedules and a casual work environment
- Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
- 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match
- $9k a year Tuition Reimbursement program
- Company paid Basic Life, STD, LTD, Legal & ID Protection plans
- Employee assistance program options
- 7+ weeks of fully paid Parental Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Pet-friendly offices
- Fully stocked beverage fridges available free for staff
- Full-service latte/cappuccino/coffee machine in each building
Company Overview:
Forterra is the leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Originally named Robotic Research, Forterra was among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology. For more than twenty years, we have focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable our industrial base. The company has become a go-to provider of autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses autonomy for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.
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Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: At Forterra, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We strive to attract, develop, and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Forterra is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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