Pivotal
General Engineering
ComputerVisionEngineer–Autonomy&Perception
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Computer Vision Engineer – Autonomy & Perception at Pivotal. Skills: Computer Vision, Perception Systems, Autonomous Systems, Machine Learning. Design perception systems. Implement object detection”
Industry & Context.
Overcome obstacles
Eligible for US employment, Willing to work onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 2–4 years industry experience, Master's degree with 1–2 years experience, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in Rust, Experience with OpenCV, Experience with modern computer vision frameworks, Experience with PyTorch, Experience with TensorFlow, Experience with object detection, Experience with tracking, Experience with segmentation, Experience with machine learning-based perception, Familiarity with sensor fusion, Familiarity with state estimation, Experience with ROS/ROS2, Experience developing software in Linux
Nice to Have
Master's or PhD in Computer Vision, Master's or PhD in Robotics, Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Experience with autonomous aircraft, Experience with UAVs, Experience with robotics, Experience with aerospace systems, Experience with visual SLAM, Experience with visual-inertial odometry, Experience with localization systems, Knowledge of camera calibration, Knowledge of multi-camera systems, Knowledge of geometric computer vision, Experience integrating lidar, Experience integrating radar, Experience integrating thermal cameras, Experience integrating inertial sensors, Experience deploying AI models on embedded platforms, Familiarity with simulation environments, Experience optimizing perception systems, Contributions to open-source projects, Familiarity with defense industry standards, Familiarity with security clearance processes
What You'll Do.
Design perception systems
Implement object detection
Implement classification
Implement segmentation
Implement tracking algorithms
Develop visual perception pipelines
Build scene understanding capabilities
Evaluate computer vision techniques
Integrate AI techniques
Develop visual-inertial odometry
Implement vision-based navigation
Support feature-based localization
Design estimation methods
Improve navigation performance
Develop deep learning models
Train deep learning models
Deploy deep learning models
Create data processing pipelines
Create data labeling pipelines
Create data augmentation pipelines
Create data evaluation pipelines
Optimize neural networks
Analyze model performance
Improve model robustness
Support perception model deployment
Integrate imaging systems
Evaluate imaging systems
Develop camera calibration workflows
Support multi-camera synchronization
Improve image quality
Improve calibration accuracy
Integrate sensor technologies
Develop simulation frameworks
Develop testing frameworks
Support software-in-the-loop testing
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing
Support flight testing
Identify performance gaps
Establish validation procedures
Document system performance
Support field deployments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Autonomy team; GNC engineers; Flight software engineers; AI engineers; Hardware teams
Communication Scope
Fact-based communication
Full Job Description
## Description Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Autonomy team at Pivotal develops advanced autonomy capabilities for our aircraft, enabling safe, precise, and reliable mission execution from takeoff to landing. We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to support the development of next-generation perception systems for our autonomous aerial platforms, including the Helix family of systems. In this role, you will collaborate with autonomy, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), flight software, and AI engineers to design, implement, and deploy computer vision algorithms that operate effectively in dynamic, real-world environments. You will work across object detection, tracking, visual localization, scene understanding, sensor fusion, and perception-driven autonomy to enable robust autonomous operations in challenging mission scenarios. The ideal candidate combines strong computer vision fundamentals with practical experience deploying perception systems on robotic or autonomous platforms. You will play a key role in developing vision capabilities that support navigation, ob
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