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Perception & Guidance Engineer - UAS (Aerospace Division)

STI
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Aerospace
Salary
$109,600 – $139,880
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2–4 years of professional experience in computer vision, guidance/navigation algorithms, or closely related controls/estimation work
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for algorithm development
  • Working knowledge of computer vision fundamentals (detection, tracking, filtering — e.g., Kalman filter variants) and/or classical guidance laws
  • Strong problem-solving, analysis, and debugging skills
  • U.S. Person status required, as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15), due to the export-controlled nature of this work
  • On-site position based in Hawthorne / Los Angeles, CA; remote or hybrid work is not available
Nice to have
  • Experience with UAS, UAVs, drones, or RC aircraft, particularly vision-based targeting or collision avoidance
  • Experience deploying vision or estimation algorithms on embedded/constrained compute platforms
  • Familiarity with real-time image processing pipelines and global-shutter camera systems (e.g., AR0144-class sensors)
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques and multi-target tracking
  • Familiarity with simulation environments for guidance/seeker performance evaluation
What the job really is

As a Perception & Guidance Engineer in the Aerospace division at Systems Technology, Inc., you will develop vision-based targeting and guidance algorithms for counter-UAS and interceptor platforms. Your responsibilities include designing detection and tracking algorithms, developing state estimation from visual data, and ensuring real-time algorithm performance on flight hardware. You will collaborate with embedded engineers and participate in flight testing and performance analysis.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits (HMO – 100% company paid for Employees & Dependents)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan and company defined contribution
  • Flexible spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but total compensation pay range is provided
  • The role requires on-site presence, which may limit flexibility for some candidates
  • The job description is broad and may include responsibilities beyond those explicitly stated
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