Senior Perception Algorithms Lead
General Atomics —Poway, CA
- $128,130 - $229,358 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- 11+ years
- Relocation assistance

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Senior Perception Algorithms Lead

General Atomics -
Poway, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$128,130 - $229,358 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

AI models
Calibration
AI platforms (beyond public GPTs)
Computational framework
Math
Inferential statistics
Model deployment
Object detection
Statistical modeling
Model training
Machine learning libraries
Machine learning frameworks
Sensors
Statistical analysis tools

Full Job Description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable Unmanned Aircraft Systems and emerging Advanced Programs for multiple customers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer integrated product team (IPT) leader to join our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) team here in San Diego in support of multiple advanced projects focusing on electromagnetic spectrum dominance.

We are seeking a Perception Algorithms Lead to develop and deploy advanced algorithms for sensing, detection, tracking, and classification across multi-modal sensor systems. This role focuses on extracting structured information from raw sensor data under real-time and resource-constrained environments. This lead will assist Perception Systems in transforming data from a variety of sensors—both internally developed and externally sourced—into a coherent, fused understanding of the environment. These perception outputs (e.g., detections, tracks, and classifications) are provided as structured inputs to downstream mission systems that perform higher-level functions such as navigation, task execution, and mission behavior.

The ideal candidate combines strong foundations in signal processing, estimation, and applied mathematics with experience implementing modern computational and data-driven approaches for perception systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead development of perception algorithms for detection, tracking, and classification using RF, EO/IR, and other sensor modalities
Design and implement multi-sensor fusion pipelines for robust state estimation and object tracking
Develop and train models for feature extraction and classification directly from sensor data
Apply probabilistic methods, statistical inference, and data-driven modeling techniques to noisy, real-world datasets
Implement and optimize algorithms using modern computational frameworks and hardware acceleration
Deploy algorithms in real-time and embedded environments with strict latency and compute constraints
Define perception outputs (detections, tracks, classifications, confidence metrics) for downstream system consumers
Validate performance using real-world data, simulation, and test events
Mentor engineers and establish best practices across perception algorithm development

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Strong background in probabilistic methods (e.g., Bayesian inference, filtering, estimation theory)
Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for algorithm development
Experience using modern numerical and computational libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy)
Experience implementing and training models using frameworks such as **PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar**
Experience working with real sensor data (noise, calibration, artifacts, edge cases)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-target tracking, data association, or sensor fusion architectures
- Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA, cuDNN, or similar)
- Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines and dataset curation
- Experience with both model-based and learned approaches for perception problems
- Experience with RF, radar, EO/IR, or other sensing modalities
- Experience optimizing models for deployment (quantization, pruning, performance tuning)
Additional Attributes
- Ability to operate across theory, implementation, and system integration
- Strong ownership of technical solutions from concept through deployment
- Effective communication across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Focus on delivering robust, testable, and fieldable solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

128,130

Pay Range High

229,358

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

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