RFA Engineering www.rfamec supports industryleading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cuttingedge precision agriculture machine guidance vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics computervision machine learning IoT cloud computing and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our clients worldclass engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.
This is a fulltime position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Software Engineer Computer Vision & Machine Learning
Responsibilities
- Develop vehicle systems and subsystems to enable autonomous and automated assist methods to improve machine productivity comfort and safety.
- Perform independent and team research and development involving architecture coding simulation calibration and validation for obstacle intelligence systems.
- Collaborate with diverse team members in a wide range of disciplines including Robotics Control Engineering Machine Learning Computer Vision Software Engineering and Systems Engineering.
- Implement schemes for object detection classification tracking and prediction using stereo camera radar lidar etc.
- Perform sensor and system calibration to validate all systems and algorithms using both simulations and test vehicles.
- Explore and developnew methods for improving and optimizing computational throughput and performance.
- Interface with embedded development teams to support overall vehicle architecture.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of specialized robotics software tools.
- Participate in reviews with peers and internal project stakeholders.
- Develop presentations to demonstrate project advancements.
Required Experience
- BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science Software Electrical Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Proven embedded development experience in C
- Programming and software design skills to support vision and perception development.
- Experience with various sensors such as LIDAR radar and cameras.
- Basic knowledge of computer networking using the Internet Protocol including routing TCP and UDP.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills are required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- We are looking for goaloriented candidates with passion and motivation to continuously learn and overcome obstacles.
- Must have a valid Drivers License
DesiredExperience
- C Experience including Qt Boost OpenCV.
- Experience with embedded Linux.
- Experience writing software that communicates with J1939 CAN bus.
- Knowledge of GPU and FPGA for image processing and/or machine learning.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with image processing and computer vision technology especially 3D vision.
- Experience with Rally Git Vehicle Spy MATLAB Ubuntu
Pay Range: $70000$140000 Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problemsolving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid LongTerm Disability
- Shortterm Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly