This is a full-time, direct-hire, W-2 position paying basic, potential sign-on bonus, plus benefits.
This position is working ONSITE in Minneapolis, MN (full relocation assistance IS available).
No C2C, 3rd party or H-1B currently.
We appreciate all our applicants, but we are not able to sponsor currently.
This is VERY high priority!
If successful at first interview you will be made an offer.
CLIENT OVERVIEW:
Client is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, they have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define and lead computer vision technologies supporting autonomous and unmanned aerial vehicles, and alternative navigation solutions.
Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) activities with key external and internal customers, leading to the development and transition of key computer vision technologies.
Drive technology transitions and productization of key computer vision technologies to develop hardware, software, edge solution and integrate it onto key Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Urban air Mobility (UAM) platforms.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities that require quick adaptation.
MUST HAVES:
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science.
Experience in computer vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) as applied to autonomy and navigation for UAM and UAV applications.
8+ years managing complex technical R&D programs for internal customers and external government customers such as AFRL or DARPA.
A proven track record of experience ( pursuing and winning ) government-funded programs.
WE VALUE & PREFER
Ph. D in Engineering, Robotics or Computer Science is strongly preferred.
Experience deploying complex computer vision solutions on unmanned systems for autonomy applications such as automatic landing/takeoff, landmark navigation, visual odometry, optical flow, target tracking or detecting and avoid.
Publications in top conferences and journals in the area of computer vision and/or machine learning.
Experience with new methods of computer vision including machine learning (especially deep learning).
Experience working with business leaders to define technology and product roadmaps.
Experience leading technical teams to integrate sensors (e.g., FLIR Blackfly Camera or Ouster LIDAR) and algorithms on embedded platforms (e.g., NVidia Jetson or Xavier embedded GPUs).
Experience writing DoD proposals, including technical content and developing accurate project cost and resource forecasts.
Team player who can both lead and contribute as the various projects require.
EXTRA NOTES
This is an ONSITE role working in Minneapolis, MN (full relocation assistance is available); Possibly Hybrid work (2 or 3 days offsite and 2 or 3 days onsite are negotiable). Hybrid role ONLY if candidate lives locally to Minneapolis, MN area
You should have a Master’s in Engineering, Robotics or Computer Science (but a PhD is preferred) and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and deploying complex computer vision solutions on unmanned systems for autonomy applications such as automatic landing/takeoff (VTOL), landmark navigation, visual odometry, optical flow, target tracking or detect and avoid
You should have experience as a Technical Lead for the development of computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy technologies for aerial vehicle platforms
You should have some experience leading top conferences and journals in computer vision and/or machine learning
You should have experience with new methods of computer vision including machine learning (especially deep learning)
He / she should have experience working with business leaders to define technology and product roadmaps
Candidate should have experience leading technical teams to integrate sensors (e.g., FLIR Blackfly Camera or Ouster LIDAR) and algorithms on embedded platforms (e.g., NVidia Jetson or Xavier embedded GPUs)
He / she should have experience writing DoD proposals, including technical content and develop accurate project cost and resource forecasts
Pilotless vehicles / urban air mobility / VTOL
Deep expertise in sensors, systems, navigation, avionics
Automated landings “safely”
Needs an architect level to take the product from a vision to production level
Drive Teams to develop technologies / yet understands business-speak, someone that “knows” the audience
Research of advanced AI
EEO STATEMENT
Empire Headhunters is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
SALARY EXPECTATION
Salary is competitive, will be discussed at first call with the recruiter.
About the job:
CLIENT OVERVIEW:
Client is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, they have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MUST HAVES:
WE VALUE & PREFER
EXTRA NOTES
EEO STATEMENT Empire Headhunters is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
SALARY EXPECTATION Salary is competitive, will be discussed at first call with the recruiter.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send an email to hunt@empireheadhunters.com with your resume, use 'Principal AI Engineer' as subject. Otherwise, apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2945715332/