Job Responsibilities:
- Research and create linear/nonlinear and optimal control algorithms, computer vision algorithms, and sensor fusion algorithms (10%)
- Write production level code in Python and C++ (20%)
- Implement detection algorithms on a robot using Robot operating system (10%)
- Develop low memory and power efficient libraries for inter-process communication (5%)
- Develop pipelines for machine learning training and deployment (15%)
- Develop machine learning algorithms for regression, detection and volumetric estimation (20%)
- Develop an optimized machine learning code for deployment on embedded devices and hardware accelerated devices (20%)
Master’s degree, in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 5 years of experience in any suitable occupation related to the development of robotics or control systems.
The experience (which may be gained concurrently) must also include the following:
- 5 years of experience with use of controls and computer vision algorithms in robotics and Robot Operating System;
- 5 years of experience with software skills in Python and C++;
- 5 years of experience developing and designing prototype devices for detection using sensor fusion techniques;
- 4 years of experience developing pipelines for machine learning training;
- 4 years of experience developing machine learning algorithms for regression, detection, segmentation and volumetric estimation;
- 3 years of experience architecting systems using software development skills;
- 3 years of experience developing optimized machine learning code for deployment on embedded and hardware accelerated devices;
- 2 years of experience developing low memory and power efficient C++ libraries for inter-process communication; and
- 1 year of experience with software development for medical devices.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent foreign degree
- 5 years of experience in robotics or control systems development
- 5 years of experience using controls and computer vision algorithms in robotics and Robot Operating System
- 5 years of experience with Python and C++ software development
- 5 years of experience developing prototype detection devices using sensor fusion techniques
- 4 years of experience developing machine learning training pipelines
- 4 years of experience developing machine learning algorithms for regression, detection, segmentation, and volumetric estimation
- 3 years of experience architecting systems using software development skills
- 3 years of experience developing optimized machine learning code for embedded and hardware-accelerated devices
- 2 years of experience developing low-memory and power-efficient C++ libraries for inter-process communication
- 1 year of experience developing software for medical devices
DEKA Research & Development Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and PTO are commonly highlighted, with some noting generous sick leave and three weeks of PTO for new hires.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is consistently mentioned as part of the core benefits, indicating reliable retirement support is available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness benefits, on-site gym, wellness activities, and flexible schedules are frequently cited, suggesting a strong focus on wellness amenities.
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What We Do
DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester. DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality. DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
