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Research Engineer

Caltech
Pasadena, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 4/15/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer position at Caltech?

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

  • Research and evaluate state-of-the-art algorithms for detecting and classifying safe landing zones using computer vision techniques.
  • Design and develop custom models for detecting landing zones in real-time based on drone camera input, considering factors like terrain, obstacles, and environmental conditions.

Essential Job Duties

  • Research of computational models.
  • Development of computational models.
  • Implementation of computational models.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in an engineering field or in process of obtaining a master's degree or higher in an engineering field.
  • Expertise in computer vision algorithms and image processing techniques (such as object detection, segmentation, and feature extraction).
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience training models for real-world deployment.
  • Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Hiring Range

    83,000 to $108,400 per year

    The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

    As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .

    EEO Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

    To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to .

    Disability Accommodations

    If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at .

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