Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer role is onsite in Austin, TX. 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 national security applications. This staff-level engineer will lead development and optimization of computer vision and machine learning systems for an autonomous turret, focusing on real-time drone detection, tracking, and classification. The work contributes to integrating and hardening the system for reliable operation in demanding environments.

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 performance across scenarios and environmental conditions
• help harden the prototype into a military-grade system and develop variants for different weapon systems and engagement ranges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff engineer

computer vision

machine learning

robotics

drone detection

real-time systems

embedded systems

austin tx

allen control systems

$203k–$270k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting seeks 10+ years of machine-learning-based computer vision experience and offers an ACS equity package.

About the employer

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