Job Description

MACHINE VISION SOFTWARE SPECIALIST

(HUNTSVILLE AL OR ALBUQUERQUE NM)

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

As part of our recent merger with Blue Halo, ATA is making substantial corporate investments to build out a new, multi-disciplinary, computer vision team. This group is focused on developing products for real-time, near-sensor video processing. These systems integrate modern video processing machine learning functions for: automatic detection, object recognition, tracking, pose estimation, intelligent control, and video enhancement. Initial applications will deliver upgrades and enhancements to ATA’s existing solutions for precision object tracking, security and surveillance, and laser communication systems.

A qualified candidate has a solid background in algorithms and data science. They will apply machine and deep learning to real-time inference at the edge using small form factor Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays-System on Chip (FPGA SoC). Solutions developed by this engineer will be integrated with the capabilities mapped into FPGA SoC hardware above to realize high performance, multi-function video processing systems. The candidate will proactively work with ATA imaging systems to collect field data, simulation imagery, and hand-crafted feature vectors that support algorithm development, training, and verification.

ATA will provide related training and senior leadership, while availing testbed hardware, processing electronics, tools, and new equipment to support buildup and field test of advanced processing capabilities. The successful candidate will report as an engineer within ATA’s embedded systems group. They will work under the direction of ATA’s technical fellow, who oversees advanced processing for pointing and tracking solutions.

Compensation for these positions will be above industry averages and will be based on the following:

• Possession of appropriate knowledge and skills to make near term contributions
• Relevant application experience with similar algorithms, hardware, and systems
• Evidence of related, successfully engineered solutions
• High latent capability and willingness to learn new skills and quickly deploy them
• Ability to develop a range of primary and secondary skills to support a small team
• Capacity to work well as a team, but solve problems with independent thinking
• Commitment to building a fun work environment that is rewarding and challenging

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• A United States Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills
• Familiar with Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) and/or Nvidia Jetpack development environments
• Solid background in machine learning and computer vision algorithm development for detection, recognition, tracking, and similar supervised learning schemes
• Familiar with both machine learning algorithms as well as deep learning methods
• Capability to apply data science skills within Matlab or Python frameworks to quickly develop, train, and assess the performance of various algorithms

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Has the capacity to target machine learning or deep learning to GPU for real-time inference
• Has interest in exploring custom hardware solutions beyond GPU that employ domain specific acceleration to achieve superior size, weight, and power for edge inferencing
• Experience with software development targeting Xilinx Zynq, Zynq Ultrascale, or Versal System-On-Chip Devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in professional/secure office & laboratory environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and other equipment as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are nominally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

PRIMARY LOCATION:

Albuquerque

RELOCATION AVAILABLE:

Yes

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Applied Technology Associates (ATA) prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ATA conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Please send all resumes, including cover letters, to Human Resources at Applied Technology Associates, 1300 Britt Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. You may also fax them to (505) 998-2397 or e-mail them to ATAJobs@atacorp.com. PLEASE REFER TO DOCKET ATA20201117

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

ATA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ATA conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. __

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