Research Scientist

4 days ago


Pasadena, California, United States California Institute of Technology Full time

At the California Institute of Technology, we are seeking a highly skilled Research Engineer to join our team. As a Research Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms for detecting and classifying safe landing zones using drone camera input.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop custom models for detecting landing zones in real-time, considering factors like terrain, obstacles, and environmental conditions.
  • Research and evaluate state-of-the-art algorithms for detecting and classifying safe landing zones.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in an engineering field.
  • Expertise in computer vision algorithms and image processing techniques.
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience training models for real-world deployment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $83,000 to $108,400 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


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