Software Engineer Intern - Perception Systems for Autonomous Vehicles

About the Role

We're hiring a Software Engineer Intern to join our Perception team at AeroVect, where you'll work on cutting-edge technology in the field of autonomous vehicles. This Software Engineer Intern position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of perception systems that are crucial for our autonomous vehicle platform. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and see your work implemented in real-world applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and test improvements to Perception subsystems, including Object Detection, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, and Scene Understanding.
• Work with both conventional Perception techniques and ML-based approaches across camera, LiDAR, and Radar modalities.
• Evaluate and validate Perception performance using objective metrics, ensuring robustness across various operating conditions.
• Collaborate with the autonomy team to integrate Perception improvements into the broader autonomous driving system.
• Stay current with relevant research and propose innovative ideas to advance the Perception stack.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Prior coursework or project experience in Machine Perception, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning for Robotics or Autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorRT.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, including linear algebra, probability, and optimization.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with 3D object detection models (LiDAR-based or camera-based).
• Experience with Radar.
• Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques across multiple modalities.
• Experience with ROS2.
• Prior experience at an autonomous driving company or Robotics startup.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $40 – $60.
• Hands-on experience with advanced technology in autonomous systems.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.