About Us: HavocAI is an innovative defense technology company making scalable maritime autonomy a reality. We are pioneering an end-to-end solution for planning, tasking and control of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). As we continue to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated individuals that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about maritime robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.
About the Role: As an AI/ML Engineer at HavocAI, you'll develop and deploy advanced models to process maritime sensor data, enhancing situational awareness and autonomy on ASVs. You'll implement real-time computer vision and sensor fusion algorithms on edge hardware, collaborate with our software and autonomy teams, and validate solutions using both real-world datasets and simulation environments. Join us to drive the future of maritime autonomy.
Key Responsibilities: - Design, train, and deploy AI/ML models to process and analyze sensor data from maritime environments (e.g., computer vision for object detection, sensor fusion for navigation).
- Implement and optimize deep learning and classical ML algorithms for real-time inference on edge hardware.
- Work with multimodal sensor data (e.g., EO/IR cameras, LiDAR, radar, AIS) to improve situational awareness and autonomy.
- Develop and integrate sensor fusion algorithms to enhance autonomous decision-making.
- Work with ROS2 and real-time data pipelines to ensure AI models operate efficiently onboard ASVs.
- Collaborate with software and autonomy engineers to integrate AI/ML models into HavocAI's autonomy stack.
- Test and validate AI models using real-world maritime datasets and HavocAI's fleet of ASVs.
- Deploy AI models in simulation environments and conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Stay ahead of the latest advancements in AI, deep learning, and autonomous robotics, incorporating cutting-edge techniques into HavocAI's systems.
Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience developing AI/ML models for computer vision, sensor fusion, or perception tasks.
- Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX.
- Experience with real-time AI inference on edge hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Intel Movidius).
- Knowledge of sensor data processing, including working with camera feeds, LiDAR point clouds, and radar signals.
- Understanding of deep learning architectures, such as CNNs, Transformers, and object detection models (YOLO, Faster R-CNN, etc.).
- Familiarity with ROS2, DDS, or MQTT or distributed AI integration.
- Experience optimizing AI models for latency, efficiency, and real-time execution.
- Strong software engineering skills, including experience with C .
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, solving real-world autonomy challenges.
- Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Skills: - Experience with maritime autonomy, robotics, or defense applications.
- Knowledge of reinforcement learning (RL) for autonomous decision-making.
- Experience with simulating and validating AI models in Gazebo, CARLA, or Unreal Engine.
- Familiarity with SLAM and mapping algorithms for maritime environments.
- Understanding of communications and networking for edge AI deployment.
Location: - This position can be Remote
Compensation and Benefits: - The target salary range for this position is $120,000 - 180,000
- 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
- Ability to participate in the companies 401k program
- Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
- Generous Equity Package
- Generous work / home office Stipend
- Global Entry Re-Imbursement
Our Values: - Innovation: 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.
- Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.
- Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission-protecting lives through innovation.
- Forward-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.
- Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care.
- Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it's supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.
HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Date Posted: 09 April 2025