Perception - State Estimation Engineer

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

Forterra is seeking an experienced State Estimation Engineer to join our team in developing innovative tracking and filtering algorithms for autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and developing Bayesian filtering algorithms in multiple sensor domains and running on hardware operating in varied environments under real-time constraints.

What you'll do

Design and develop object tracking and Bayesian filtering algorithms in multiple sensor domains: camera, LiDAR, radar.
Mature the perception software stack and architecture, focusing on the components relevant to dynamic object tracking and state estimation more broadly.
Stay up-to-date with academic research and industry trends as relates to object tracking and filtering.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to leveling up their skills.

Qualifications

Experience with building and using Kalman filters (EFKs/UKFs), particle filters, and SLAM across multiple sensor domains: camera, LiDAR, radar.
Solid understanding of the mathematics behind with Bayesian state estimation and sensor fusion.
Excellent programming skills in modern C++ and Python.
Excellent core software engineering skills: software design, containerization, unit testing, and debugging.
Experience with delivering production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment using test-driven development patterns.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with deploying state estimation algorithms into latency-constrained on-road and off-road environments.
Experience with ROS, Eigen, PCL/Open3D, OpenCV, Docker.
Experience with cloud infrastructure and AWS in particular.
Education and Experience
BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field, or with equivalent industrial experience.

4+ years of similar academic and/or professional working experience.

US Salary Range
$145,000 - $210,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.

Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.