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Lead perception technical efforts for UAS programs: design target detection/tracking and nonlinear state estimators, architect multi-sensor world modeling, integrate ROS2/DDS interfaces, optimize real-time C++ embedded deployments, and mentor engineers while contributing reusable platform components.

Build and productionize LLM-powered tools, RAG systems, and agentic workflows. Deploy and operate AI infrastructure on Kubernetes, manage model serving and vector stores, integrate identity and access controls, automate CI/CD and data pipelines, and establish evaluation and observability for deployed services in a defense-oriented environment.

Develop high-fidelity RGB and LWIR camera models and synthetic-data pipelines in Unreal Engine, stream sensor outputs to ROS 2, implement noise/artifacts and target injection, manage 3D asset pipelines, and optimize headless/real-time simulation for perception and Target State Estimation testing and CI/CD integration.

Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll in Paychex, maintain payroll systems and tax registrations, administer garnishments and leave payouts, reconcile payroll for month-end close, ensure compliance with federal and state laws (notably California), support integrations/automation across payroll/timekeeping systems, and serve as payroll point of contact for HR, finance, and employees.

The AI Assisted Software Engineer will design and develop enterprise software solutions, utilizing AI-assisted tools, and architect scalable systems while collaborating across teams to improve business operations.

Provide high-trust executive support to the Vice President by managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and communications. Prepare executive materials, track action items, coordinate cross-functional activities, support onboarding and board/investor materials, and maintain confidential executive files. Improve operating cadence and support company events and leadership programs in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The Platform Engineer will design and implement scalable compute infrastructure for autonomous vehicle simulation, utilizing cloud platforms and on-premises clusters, along with managing CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.

Develop and maintain PX4 autopilot firmware for UAVs, integrating sensors and payloads, and managing testing environments. Collaborate on flight operations and system integration.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and implement software for unmanned aircraft systems, debug issues, collaborate with engineering teams, and maintain high software quality standards.

The job involves building responsive web dashboards, advanced data visualizations, and analytics tools for unmanned aircraft systems, requiring a deep understanding of UI/UX design and data presentation.