HavocAI is looking for an Embedded Perception Engineer who will own how our autonomous systems perceive and understand the world in real time under demanding maritime conditions. This role goes beyond model training to architect, deploy, and optimize perception pipelines that run reliably on embedded edge hardware.

What You'll Do

Own end-to-end perception pipelines deployed to operational systems
Deliver high-reliability solutions aligned with mission requirements
Design, train, and optimize perception models for maritime environments
Develop object detection, classification, and tracking systems
Fuse multi-modal sensor data (camera, radar, lidar) into unified perception outputs
Collaborate with hardware teams to select and integrate sensors
Develop and validate low-level sensor drivers for high-integrity data pipelines
Deploy models using NVIDIA Triton Inference Server
Optimize inference for latency and throughput on edge hardware
Apply quantization, pruning, and other optimization techniques
Integrate perception outputs into autonomy stacks alongside mission software and platform teams
Support troubleshooting of perception performance in operational environments
Define metrics and evaluation frameworks to monitor deployed system health
Investigate perception failures and drive resolution across teams
Partner with operators and customers to translate field challenges into engineering solutions

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field
3+ years developing and deploying computer vision or perception systems in C++ and/or Python on Linux
Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Hands-on experience with large vision models (ViT, CLIP, SAM, etc.)
Experience implementing sensor fusion across heterogeneous modalities
Proficiency with NVIDIA Triton, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, or equivalent inference tooling
Ability to quickly navigate and understand complex codebases
Strong systems-thinking mindset
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience deploying perception systems on embedded platforms (Jetson, FPGA, similar)
Familiarity with maritime or aerial sensor environments
Experience optimizing models for edge inference
Knowledge of autonomy frameworks (ROS2, MOOS-IvP)
Experience with safety-critical or real-time systems
Familiarity with military systems and defense acquisition processes

Technical Stack

C++
Python
Linux
PyTorch
TensorFlow
NVIDIA Triton
TensorRT
ONNX Runtime
ROS2
MOOS-IvP

Benefits & Compensation

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.