Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer role is onsite in Mountain View, CA. Compensation is $203,000–$270,000 per year. Allen Control Systems builds precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies, including autonomous systems for counter-drone defense. The engineer leads development and optimization of computer vision and machine learning systems for an autonomous turret, focusing on real-time drone detection, tracking, and classification. The role integrates vision systems with hardware, validates performance across scenarios, and helps harden prototypes into military-grade systems.

What you'll do

• Develop and optimize computer vision algorithms for real-time drone detection, tracking, and classification
• design machine learning models for resource-constrained environments
• integrate vision systems with turret hardware alongside electrical engineers
• test and validate algorithms across scenarios
• contribute to prototype hardening and variants for different weapon systems and engagement ranges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff engineer

computer vision

machine learning

robotics

mountain view ca

allen control systems

full-time

drone detection

python

c++

pytorch

tensorflow

$203k–$270k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary, equity package, health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Why this role

Focuses on real-time computer vision for autonomous defense systems and hardware integration.

About the employer

Allen Control Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.