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Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.\nHavoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy .\nAbout the Role:\nAs an Embedded Perception Engineer, you will own how our autonomous systems perceive and understand the world - in real time, in operational environments, and under demanding maritime conditions.\nThis role goes beyond model training. You will architect, deploy, and optimize perception pipelines that run reliably on embedded edge hardware. You’ll work across vision models, sensor fusion, and high-performance inference to deliver robust situational awareness to autonomous surface vessels executing real-world missions.\nIf you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy squeezing maximum performance from embedded AI systems, and want to see your work field-tested and mission-proven, this role offers immediate and meaningful impact.\nKey Responsibilities and Requirements:\nPerception System Ownership\nOwn end-to-end perception pipelines deployed to operational systems\n\nDeliver high-reliability solutions aligned with mission requirements\n\nVision Model Development\nDesign, train, and optimize perception models for maritime environments\n\nDevelop object detection, classification, and tracking systems\n\nWork with large vision models (ViT, CLIP, SAM, or similar)\n\nSensor Fusion & Integration\nFuse multi-modal sensor data (camera, radar, lidar) into unified perception outputs\n\nCollaborate with hardware teams to select and integrate sensors\n\nDevelop and validate low-level sensor drivers for high-integrity data pipelines\n\nEmbedded Deployment & Optimization\nDeploy models using NVIDIA Triton Inference Server\n\nOptimize inference for latency and throughput on edge hardware\n\nApply quantization, pruning, and other optimization techniques\n\nCross-Team Collaboration\nIntegrate perception outputs into autonomy stacks alongside mission software and platform teams\n\nSupport troubleshooting of perception performance in operational environments\n\nField Performance & Monitoring\nDefine metrics and evaluation frameworks to monitor deployed system health\n\nInvestigate perception failures and drive resolution across teams\n\nEnd-User Engagement\nPartner with operators and customers to translate field challenges into engineering solutions\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field\n\n3+ years developing and deploying computer vision or perception systems in C++ and/or Python on Linux\n\nExperience with modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)\n\nHands-on experience with large vision models (ViT, CLIP, SAM, etc.)\n\nExperience implementing sensor fusion across heterogeneous modalities\n\nProficiency with NVIDIA Triton, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, or equivalent inference tooling\n\nAbility to quickly navigate and understand complex codebases\n\nStrong systems-thinking mindset\n\nU.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance\n\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience deploying perception systems on embedded platforms (Jetson, FPGA, similar)\n\nFamiliarity with maritime or aerial sensor environments\n\nExperience optimizing models for edge inference\n\nKnowledge of autonomy frameworks (ROS2, MOOS-IvP)\n\nExperience with safety-critical or real-time systems\n\nFamiliarity with military systems and defense acquisition processes\n\nWhy This Role Matters\nYou won’t just build models - you will build perception systems that operate in real-world, contested environments. Your work will directly influence the reliability, safety, and mission success of autonomous platforms deployed at sea.\nBenefits:\n100% Employer paid Health Insurance\n\nDental and Vision Insurance for you and your families\n\nLife Insurance (Employer Paid)\n\nAbility to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)\n\nUnlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum\n\nEquity Package\n\nWork / Home Office Stipend\n\nGlobal Entry\n\n16 Week Paid Parental Leave\n\nMonthly Health and Wellness Stipend\n\nOur Values:\nInnovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.\n\nIntegrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.\n\nMission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission-protecting lives through innovation.\n\nForward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity.\n\nOwnership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. 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