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Perception and Fusion Engineer

swarmaeroRemoteLegion
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Salary
$180K – $260K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Perception and Fusion Engineer position at Swarm Aero is a full-time remote role focused on building algorithms for large drone swarms and suits engineers with strong expertise in sensor fusion and target tracking. The team builds swarming UAV systems and associated command and control software.

Role Overview

This position focuses on developing detection, tracking, and estimation algorithms for aerial platforms. Personnel in this function enable autonomous assets to maintain a shared tactical environment picture.

Key Responsibilities

Build, evaluate, and refine automatic target recognition and track management architectures utilizing neural networks.
Implement multi-sensor fusion and state estimation methods like Kalman filters and particle filters for resource-limited vehicles.
Construct distributed fusion techniques to merge individual tracking data across multiple swarm units into a unified tactical view.
Evaluate algorithm effectiveness through testing against simulation environments and actual flight data.
Streamline models and estimation tools for live inference performance on edge processing hardware.
Produce organized, sustainable, and performant source code.
Participate in travel up to one-quarter of the schedule for integration and testing activities.

Requirements

Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven knowledge in estimation principles and multi-target tracking methods including Kalman filters, particle filters, joint probabilistic data association, or multi-hypothesis tracking.
Practical background in deep learning encompassing neural network training, assessment, and implementation for detection or classification tasks.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Rust, Go, or Python.
History of transitioning algorithms from theoretical research onto operational hardware.

Nice to Have

Published research or applied implementations involving automatic target recognition, multi-sensor fusion, or decentralized estimation.
Background handling electro-optical, infrared, radar, or radio frequency sensor inputs on flying vehicles.
Practical work implementing machine learning models onto embedded systems using TensorRT, ONNX, or quantization.
Exposure to defense-related sensing and tracking challenges.

Skills and Tools

C++
Rust
Go
Python
Kalman filters
Particle filters
Neural networks
TensorRT
ONNX

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranging from $180,000 to $260,000 per year
Equity offerings
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid time off and paid sick leave
Monthly wellness stipend
Catered daily lunch at the office location
Paid parental leave

About the Company

Swarm Aero develops swarming unmanned aerial vehicles and network software to mobilize autonomous systems and assist human operators. The organization employs personnel with backgrounds from prominent aerospace entities and has executed defense agreements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Swarm Aero careers page.

Skills and tech stack

C++RustGoPythonTensorRTONNXDeep Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Perception and Fusion Engineer role?

The base salary ranges from $180,000 to $260,000, along with equity offerings.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is required up to 25% of the time for onsite testing and integration events.

What education is required to apply?

An MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field is required, or equivalent depth of applied experience.

Are there citizenship or export control requirements?

Yes, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to ITAR regulations.

What programming languages are expected?

Candidates need strong programming skills in C++, Rust, Go, and/or Python.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official swarmaero careers page.

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