Sr. Research Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • US - Field - New Jersey, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a motivated Sr. Research Engineer to serve as a Principal Investigator for a robotics and machine learning project. This role involves technical leadership, code contribution, and driving the development of a mature machine learning stack. The position can be based in Elkridge, MD, Freeport, PA, or West Lafayette, IN.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of deep learning techniques.
• Strong foundation of linear algebra and statistics.
• Understanding of SLAM algorithms, 3D data, and numerical optimization.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PyTorch and Data Version Control (DVC) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems like the NVIDIA Orin.
• Familiarity with modern Linux/Unix operating systems like Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Technically contribute to C++, Python, and Cuda codebases.
• Drive technical decision making, coordinating between software engineers and machine learning engineers, amongst a distributed internal and subcontractor team.
• Prepare technical reports and contractual deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive development of a mature machine learning stack.
• Research, evaluate, and implement newest techniques in machine vision, robotics, and deep learning.
• Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree