Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135
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What you need
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD graduating Dec 2026-Aug 2027
- Foundational C++ or Python programming experience
- Coursework in computer vision, machine learning, or sensor fusion
- Familiarity with Linux, Git, and debugging workflows
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
What you'll do
- Implement small C++ changes to perception software and tests
- Analyze camera, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data
- Run tests and investigate data-quality or software failures
- Support object detection, tracking, or sensor fusion evaluation
- Document results and participate in code and design reviews
The HMS Perception team builds software that helps autonomous systems understand the world using sensor data, computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, and AI/ML. Our work moves from data and algorithms through simulation, lab testing, and fielded systems.
As an entry-level engineer, you will develop and validate well-defined perception features, tools, or tests alongside experienced engineers. This full-time role builds on coursework or internship experience; you will complete assigned changes and document results with regular guidance rather than own a perception subsystem end to end.
What you'll do:
* Implement small, well-defined C++ changes to perception software, data processing, evaluation tools, or tests.
* Help analyze camera, EO/IR, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data using established workflows.
* Run tests and repeatable experiments; investigate data-quality and software failures with guidance.
* Support object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, or multimodal AI/ML evaluation as assigned.
* Document assumptions, metrics, results, and reproducible setup steps; participate in code and design reviews.
* Collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform, simulation, and test engineers.
We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
Foundational C++ or Python programming demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or work experience.
Coursework or project exposure to computer vision, machine learning, robotics, estimation, sensor fusion, or related work.
Familiarity with Linux, Git, debugging, and basic software-development or data-analysis workflows.
Must be able to work in-person full-time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, ROS, or similar perception or robotics tools.
Projects involving image/video processing, tracking, multimodal data, coordinate transformations, or sensor calibration.
Experience with automated tests, simulation, visualization, or evaluation workflows.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.
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