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Senior Perception Engineer

Deloitte

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Senior
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Perception Engineer at Deloitte is responsible for developing and deploying custom AI models and perception algorithms to enable autonomous operation of unmanned vehicles in complex environments. This role supports government and commercial clients, contributing to cutting-edge perception systems within the Data and Analytics division, and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate perception capabilities into autonomous systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine custom machine learning models and techniques for 3D object recognition, classification, and tracking in real-time.
  • Lead the development and validation of perception modules, including data collection, labelling, and testing.
  • Design, implement, and optimize perception algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and scene understanding.
  • Optimize perception systems for real-world deployment, ensuring robustness and reliability under diverse environmental conditions.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers, QA engineers, and data scientists to integrate perception capabilities into a complete autonomous system.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in perception technologies and machine learning, and evaluate their application to enhance the product.
  • Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and best practices for the perception team.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field (Ph.D. preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in perception, computer vision, robotics, or related fields.
  • 5+ years of experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, TensorRT, etc.) for real-time edge computer vision tasks.
  • Demonstrated experience with sensor fusion techniques and perception systems.
  • Experience in 3D object detection, tracking, segmentation, SLAM, and scene understanding.
  • Strong understanding of statistical models, machine learning algorithms, probabilistic robotics, and optimization techniques.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10% based on work and client needs.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with perception-related software libraries (OpenCV, PCL, ROS, etc.).
  • Experience with performance optimization, real-time systems, and hardware integration.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

  • Educational background with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant fields.

Benefits & Perks

  • Broad range of employee benefits offered by Deloitte.
  • Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership growth.
  • Inclusive culture that empowers individuals to contribute their unique perspectives.

Working at Deloitte

Deloitte's inclusive culture empowers its people to be authentic, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference. The organization leverages diverse ideas and perspectives to foster creativity and innovation, making it a rewarding place to work. Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities, emphasizing positive outcomes and continuous growth through professional development and community engagement.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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Location

Arlington, VA

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