{"id":3310726,"url":"https://alion.io/job/blue-ops-junior-autonomy-sensor-fusion-engineer","title":"Junior Autonomy & Sensor Fusion Engineer","company":{"id":2335094,"name":"Blue Ops","domain":"blueops.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/blueops","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Autonomous Navigation","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Computer Vision","optional":false},{"name":"Fine-tuning","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"GitHub","optional":false},{"name":"Inertial Navigation","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"MQTT","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"ROS","optional":false},{"name":"Sensor Fusion","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"CMake","optional":true},{"name":"Docker","optional":true},{"name":"Edge AI","optional":true},{"name":"OpenCV","optional":true},{"name":"PyTorch","optional":true}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T03:16:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T14:55:14Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-28T14:55:14Z","days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Position Overview\nBlue Ops is seeking a motivated Junior Autonomy & Sensor Fusion Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and validation of advanced autonomous systems for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).\nThe selected candidate will work closely with senior engineering personnel on navigation systems, GNSS and GNSS-denied positioning, radar integration, sensor fusion, autonomous navigation, and AI-assisted perception.\nThis is a hands-on engineering position combining software development, embedded systems, robotics, and real-world maritime testing.\nThe ideal candidate is a technically capable junior engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, writing clean code, working with physical hardware, and learning advanced autonomy technologies.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Navigation, GNSS & Positioning Systems\nAssist with integration and testing of GNSS/GPS receivers, high-accuracy GNSS systems, RTK-GNSS, and inertial navigation sensors. \nSupport development and validation of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. \nAssist with GNSS-degraded and GNSS-denied navigation research and testing. \nWork with IMUs, magnetometers, heading sensors, and inertial navigation systems (INS). \nTroubleshoot NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and navigation telemetry. \nHelp validate coordinate transformations, heading accuracy, sensor timestamps, and navigation data quality. \n2. Sensor Fusion & Perception\nSupport integration of marine radar, GNSS, IMU, cameras, and other onboard sensors. \nAssist with Kalman filtering, extended Kalman filters (EKF), and basic state-estimation algorithms. \nDevelop Python utilities for sensor data processing, filtering, visualization, and diagnostics. \nHelp evaluate sensor accuracy, calibration, latency, and synchronization. \nSupport radar-based target detection, tracking, and classification. \nAssist with automatic target recognition (ATR) and AI perception workflows. \n3. Autonomous Navigation & Robotics\nSupport development and testing of autonomous vessel navigation capabilities. \nAssist with waypoint navigation, route following, heading control, and vessel state estimation. \nHelp implement and test PID controllers and other basic control algorithms. \nSupport collision-detection and collision-avoidance research, simulations, and validation. \nAssist with autonomous mission behaviors, safety monitoring, and recovery procedures. \nWork with ROS 2 components, messaging, telemetry, and robotic software interfaces. \n4. Software Development & Integration\nDevelop, maintain, and debug software primarily using Python, with exposure to C++. \nBuild utilities, APIs, diagnostic tools, and automated test scripts. \nWork with Linux-based development environments and NVIDIA Jetson edge-computing platforms. \nSupport communication protocols including CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, serial, and MQTT. \nAssist with ROS 2 nodes, services, topics, and system integration. \nUse Git/GitHub for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development. \nHelp diagnose software, networking, sensor, and hardware integration issues. \n5. AI, Machine Learning & Data Processing\nSupport development and evaluation of computer vision and machine learning components. \nAssist with preparing, labeling, and validating radar and sensor datasets. \nRun inference benchmarks and evaluate model accuracy and performance. \nSupport deployment and optimization of AI models on embedded hardware. \nDevelop scripts for processing sensor logs, telemetry, and experimental data. \nAssist senior engineers with model evaluation, fine-tuning workflows, and technical research. \n6. Testing, Validation & Field Support\nParticipate in laboratory, simulation, dockside, and controlled vessel testing. \nCollect and analyze sensor logs, GNSS data, radar recordings, and system telemetry. \nDevelop repeatable test procedures and document engineering results. \nAssist with troubleshooting hardware and software issues during integration. \nVerify software changes against defined acceptance criteria. \nSupport preparation of technical documentation, test reports, and engineering milestones. \nFollow established safety procedures and engineering change-control processes. \nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent demonstrated technical experience considered. \nFoundational proficiency in Python programming. \nFamiliarity with Linux development environments. \nBasic understanding of GPS/GNSS, coordinating systems, and navigation principles. \nFamiliarity with sensors, embedded systems, or robotics. \nBasic knowledge of linear algebra, trigonometry, and introductory control systems. \nExperience using Git or another version-control system. \nAbility to troubleshoot technical problems systematically. \nStrong willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies. \nAbility to communicate findings and document technical work. \nRelevant internships, academic projects, robotics competitions, military technical experience, and personal engineering projects are welcome.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:\nROS 2 and robotics middleware. \nNVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or similar embedded platforms. \nGNSS, RTK, INS, IMUs, and magnetometers. \nNMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 maritime protocols. \nMarine radar, LiDAR, or camera-based perception. \nKalman filters, EKF, and sensor fusion. \nAutonomous vehicles, drones, or USVs. \nC++ programming. \nOpenCV, PyTorch, or machine learning inference. \nDocker, CMake, colcon, and automated testing. \nCAN bus, serial communications, and network diagnostics. \nSimulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop testing. \nMaritime navigation and COLREGs fundamentals. \nWhat Success Looks Like\nFirst 30 Days\nBecome familiar with Blue Ops development environments, software architecture, and onboard hardware. \nSuccessfully build, run, and troubleshoot assigned software components. \nUnderstand basic vessel navigation telemetry and sensor data flows. \nComplete initial Python development and testing assignments. \nFirst 60 Days\nIndependently complete small, well-defined engineering tasks. \nAssist with sensor integration, telemetry validation, and software debugging. \nDevelop useful diagnostic scripts or automated test utilities. \nParticipate in autonomy and perception integration testing. \nFirst 90 Days\nOwn assigned components or engineering utilities under senior supervision. \nContribute tested code to navigation, perception, or sensor-fusion workflows. \nSupport vessel integration and controlled field-testing activities. \nDemonstrate the ability to investigate defects, propose solutions, and validate results. \nIdeal Candidate\nWe are looking for someone who is technically curious, resourceful, disciplined, and comfortable working across software and hardware.\nThe successful candidate does not need to be an expert in autonomous systems on day one. They should possess strong programming fundamentals, an understanding of engineering principles, and the initiative to investigate problems before escalating them.\nThis position provides the opportunity to develop practical expertise in advanced maritime autonomy, sensor fusion, GNSS-resilient navigation, robotics, and edge AI while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world uncrewed systems.\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions\nMust be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.\nAbility to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.\nUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.\nMay be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.\nRegular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.\nOccasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed\nRequires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.\nBackground Check\nThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.\nEEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure\nRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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