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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

AeroVironment Centreville, VA

Centreville, VA

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$158k - $241k/yr Full time Manager Artificial Intelligence Automation

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Job Description

AeroVironment is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join the Learning and Active Perception (LEAP) group in Centreville, VA. In this onsite role, you will serve as a strong individual contributor and technical leader for development of computer vision and related analytics supporting defense and commercial applications.

This position spans the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements through test, evaluation, validation, and verification, while also mentoring more junior engineers. You will work on technically challenging ML problems across detection, classification, localization, and tracking using data from a mix of stationary and mobile sensor platforms.

What you will do

Lead the design and development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms to solve technically challenging problems, including detection, classifying, localizing, and tracking objects of interest from stationary and mobile sensor platforms
Stay current with relevant academic literature, commercial products, and open source projects to keep technical solutions at the leading edge
Advise on and support software infrastructure and DevOps processes to meet ML needs
Implement ML algorithms and validate designs using purpose-designed experiments
Analyze model performance and errors, then design strategies to address them
Select appropriate datasets and data representations, and supervise data acquisition when needed
Manage resources including hardware, data, and personnel to meet deadlines, coordinating with team leadership and between teams as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision
Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with C/C++ or Python required
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex systems
Proficiency with PyTorch deep learning frameworks
Proficiency with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and pandas
Proficiency with OpenCV
Proficiency with Linux
Familiarity with ONNX and ML standards
Ability to select hardware for specific ML applications
Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
Experience working with DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations on advanced technology, research, or AI/ML initiatives
Familiarity working in classified spaces
Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools
Ability to work within defined requirements with minimal supervision
Team player with leadership qualities and strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams and a broad range of duties
Initiative, ownership of work products, and commitment to learning from mistakes and improving performance
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain at minimum a Secret level DoD security clearance
Willingness to travel frequently, up to 40%

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree preferred

Technologies

C/C++, Python
PyTorch
scikit-learn, pandas
OpenCV
Linux
ONNX

Location and schedule

Centreville, VA (onsite)
9/80 work schedule

Compensation and benefits

Salary: USD 158,000 - 241,000 per year
Medical, dental vision
401K with company matching
Paid holiday shutdown

ITAR requirement: This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

AeroVironment Centreville, VA

Centreville, VA

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$158k - $241k/yr Full time Manager Ai Ml Artificial Intelligence

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Job Description

AeroVironment supports the LEAP group in its MacCready Works division with a mission-driven team focused on computer vision and machine learning for both defense and commercial use. This onsite role in Centreville, VA combines hands-on ML development, full lifecycle delivery, and mentorship of junior engineers. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage.

What you will do

In this Lead Machine Learning Engineer position, you will lead the design and development of computer vision and ML algorithms that address technically challenging problems, including the detection, classification, localization, and tracking of objects of interest using both stationary and mobile sensor platforms. You will oversee work from early requirements through validation and verification testing to support technically complex defense and commercial applications.

Design and develop computer vision and ML solutions for advanced object detection, classification, localization, and tracking
Stay current with academic literature, commercial products, and open source projects to keep technical approaches up to date
Advise and support software infrastructure and DevOps processes that enable ML development needs
Implement ML algorithms and validate designs using purpose-designed experiments
Analyze model errors and performance, then design strategies to improve results
Select datasets and data representations; supervise data acquisition if required
Manage hardware, data, and personnel resources to meet deadlines and coordinate activities with the Team Lead and other assigned duties

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related Science or Engineering discipline
5+ years of relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision, with a minimum of 10 to 12 years of relevant experience overall
Working familiarity with C/C++ or Python
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex systems
Proficiency with a deep learning framework, preferably PyTorch
Proficiency with scikit-learn and pandas
Proficiency with OpenCV and Linux
Familiarity with ML standards such as ONNX
Ability to select hardware for specific ML applications
Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets
Experience working with DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations on advanced technology, research, or AI/ML initiatives
Familiarity working in classified spaces
Knowledge of office software and computer-based productivity tools
Ability to work within defined requirements with minimal supervision
Leadership qualities and effective verbal and written communication skills
Problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
U.S. Citizenship required and a team-first approach

Security, travel, and compliance

U.S. Citizenship required (to qualify for this role, you must be a U.S. Citizen)
Active Secret level DoD security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
Willingness and ability to travel (Occasionally / Up to 20%)
ITAR/EAR: This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR; applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license

Technologies you will use

C/C++, Python
PyTorch, scikit-learn, pandas
OpenCV, Linux
ONNX
DevOps

Compensation and schedule

Salary: USD 158,000 - 241,000 per year. This position is onsite in Centreville, VA, with a 9/80 work schedule.

Benefits

Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown

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Machine Learning Engineer

AeroVironment Centreville, VA

Centreville, VA

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$102k - $156k/yr Full time Artificial Intelligence Automation Data & Ai

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Job Description

AeroVironment supports applied autonomy through the Learning and Active Perception (LEAP) group, where machine learning is used to improve how systems perceive and recognize targets from image and video. This onsite role in Centreville, VA pairs deep learning development with validation, experimentation, and field support that can involve extended travel.

What you’ll work on

The Machine Learning Engineer will help build computer vision capabilities for defense and commercial applications, focusing on object detection, classification, localization, and tracking. Work spans the full loop from requirements gathering through validation and verification testing, including on-site experimentation and support for fielded systems.

Responsibilities

Develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms for real-time automated target recognition (ATR) using stationary and mobile sensor platforms
Perform visual imagery data science to guide data collection, labeling, and selection for training deep computer vision models
Train deep learning algorithms on selected data and validate data selection and design via purpose-built experiments
Analyze ML approaches for a given problem and rank algorithms based on success probability on new data
Define objectives, build models to meet them, and establish metrics to track progress
Select appropriate datasets and data representations
Diagnose errors across data, models, and design strategy and apply improvements
Write and test software to integrate machine learning into aircraft components (such as autopilots, payloads, or other functional components) or other systems
Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required
BS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related Science or Engineering discipline, plus 2+ years relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision
2 to 5 years of relevant computer vision experience
Familiarity with Python and C/C++
Proficiency with a deep learning framework, preferably PyTorch
Experience with machine learning libraries such as Open-CV, scikit-learn, and pandas
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with Nvidia Tools (CUDA, JetPack, TensorRT) and the deployment process to Nvidia GPUs
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and perform algorithmic optimization
Ability to perform exploratory data analysis, including visualizing and manipulating large datasets
Active Secret level (or higher) DoD security clearance
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (Occasionally, up to 25%)
Location: Centreville, VA or Minneapolis, MN

Technologies

Python
C/C++
PyTorch
Open-CV
scikit-learn
pandas
Linux
Nvidia Tools (CUDA, JetPack, TensorRT)
Nvidia GPUs

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown

Compensation

USD 102,000 - 155,500 per year

ITAR / EAR notice

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. Some job offers may be conditional upon AeroVironment’s determination that it can obtain an export license within required business timelines. Some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

AeroVironment Centreville, VA

Centreville, VA

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$130k - $198k/yr Full time Senior Ai Ml Artificial Intelligence

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Job Description

AeroVironment’s Learning and Active Perception (LEAP) group is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to develop computer vision and analytics solutions for defense and commercial applications, including real-time automated target recognition (ATR). The position spans the full development lifecycle, from requirements through validation and verification testing, and includes integration work for aircraft and other systems.

Location

Centreville, VA (Onsite)

Salary

USD 129,500 - 197,500 per year

Role Summary

In this role, you will support development of machine learning capabilities focused on object detection, classification, localization, and tracking from stationary and mobile sensor platforms. Responsibilities include visual imagery data science to guide data collection, labeling, and selection for deep computer vision training, along with algorithm validation through purpose-designed experiments. You will also help set objectives, build models and metrics, and integrate ML algorithms into aircraft components or other systems.

Responsibilities

Support development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms for real-time automated target recognition (ATR) using data from stationary and mobile sensor platforms
Conduct visual imagery data science to inform data collection, data labeling, and data selection for training deep computer vision ML models
Train algorithms and validate data selection and design choices through a series of purpose-designed experiments
Analyze ML approaches for a given problem and rank alternatives by success probability on new data
Set objectives and develop models to achieve them, including defining metrics to track progress
Select appropriate datasets and data representations
Analyze errors across data, model, and strategy design to overcome limitations
Write and test software to support integration of ML algorithms into aircraft systems (including autopilots and payloads) or other system components
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related Science or Engineering discipline, with 5+ years of relevant experience in machine learning and/or computer vision
Advanced degree preferred
5 - 8 years of relevant computer vision experience
Proficiency with Python and C/C++
Proficiency with a deep learning framework, preferably PyTorch
Proficiency with basic computer vision and machine learning libraries such as Open-CV, scikit-learn, and pandas
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with Nvidia Tools (CUDA, JetPack, TensorRT) and deployment processes to Nvidia Jetson processors and other Nvidia GPUs
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and perform algorithmic optimization
Ability to perform exploratory data analysis, including visualizing and manipulating large datasets
Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools
Ability to complete tasks within defined requirements with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate effectively and work as a team player
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams and a broad range of duties
Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Ownership of current and past work products, including willingness to share results and provide feedback
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving performance of self, others, and the company
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain at minimum a Secret level DoD security clearance
Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 40%)

Technologies

Python
C/C++
PyTorch
Open-CV
scikit-learn
pandas
Linux
CUDA
JetPack
TensorRT
Nvidia Jetson
Nvidia GPUs
Autopilots
Payloads

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown

Worker Type

Regular

Clearance and ITAR

Clearance Level: No Clearance
ITAR: U.S. Citizenship is required; Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance is desired

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (Frequent)

Travel

Regularly, up to 40%

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1d ago

Senior Software Engineer

AeroVironment Centreville, VA

Centreville, VA

1d ago

$105k - $160k/yr Full time Senior API APIs

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Job Description

Join the LEAP team (Learning & Active Perception) at AeroVironment to implement video processing and perception pipelines for low-SWaP processors and integrate them into unmanned aerial systems. The role also includes testing, demonstrations, and field experimentation.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer in Centreville, VA (onsite), you will develop and optimize computer vision and perception software in support of unmanned aerial applications. You will collaborate across the engineering team to implement algorithms, deliver integrated capabilities, and contribute to documentation and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Implement and optimize computer vision and perception algorithms using C++, including build system configuration with CMake for low-SWaP embedded processors
Support testing and demonstration of components and integrated systems
Create documentation and technical reports, and provide inputs for customer and stakeholder presentations
Produce software design documentation aligned with software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers
Code according to established coding standards; write unit tests, validate software according to the process, and contribute to process improvement efforts
Deliver assigned work on time according to agreed completion dates and the project schedule and budget
Derive algorithm design from detailed software requirements
Collaborate with other software developers to design and reuse software across multiple programs
Operate in a continuous learning environment with moderate supervision, and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Apply judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action, and build internal and external working relationships
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5-8 years of relevant experience in software engineering or related work
Strong software engineering fundamentals with proficiency in C/C++ (primary), including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development workflows
Experience with CMake and modern C++ build systems
Secondary experience with Python for tooling, scripting, and prototyping
Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems
Experience writing unit tests and debugging code
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills
Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as Git, and with IDEs and debuggers
Ability to collaborate with external developers and customers

Preferred Skills

Experience with DDS, gRPC, and Rust

Technologies

C++, C, CMake, Python, Ubuntu, CentOS, Linux, DDS, gRPC, Rust, Git

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown

Additional Role Expectations

With guidance from senior engineers, contribute to software design, coding, documentation, and testing using the Scrum Framework or other software engineering processes
Demonstrate listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills for effective communication in one-on-one and small group settings
Understand system design and how assigned tasks support the overall system
Perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams and broad responsibilities
Understand or have familiarity with Machine Learning and Computer Vision concepts
Show initiative, take ownership of work products, learn from mistakes, and improve performance of self and others
Use strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, and prioritize teamwork and collaboration

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be willing to work on government contracts and be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (active clearance is a plus)
Willingness to travel within the continental U.S. (Frequent / 50%+)
Willingness to obtain or already have an FAA Part 107 certification to operate small UAS

Clearance Level

No Clearance

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Compensation

USD 105,000 - 160,000 per year

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