About the Company/Team

AI for Defense

About the Role

ROLES: 1. Principal Investigator / 3rd Cofounder (for the right person) 2. Employee 3. Intern WHAT YOU’LL DO: Phase I (6 month timeline w/ $250k team budget) - Develop software that integrates AI with computer vision to intake photo and video data -Apply ML techniques and models to enhance production workflows. -Investigate the latest research on customizing cobots for tasks that require precision and flexibility, such as wiring in electronic assemblies or positioning fibers in tight spaces -Execute and deliver on an U.S. ARMY SBIR Phase I contract on smart tool technologies and collaborative robots (cobot) Phase II (1+ years with $750k - $1.5M) -Capitalize on creative autonomy to own the development of an experimental cobot platform and architecture that supports comercial and military logistics systems and processes -Leverage 2D, 3D, and tactile sensors to enable our robots to demonstrate sample tasks REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field -Experience with machine learning models -Experience working with sensory data -Skilled in C++ & Python -Familiarity with ROS, ROS2 or other robotics platforms -Familiarity with Nvidia simulation stacks -Must be able to start full-time work in May 2025 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field -Experience with different labeling for computer vision problems such as object detection, classification, and segmentation -Experience deploying ML models and control systems in manufacturing/production environments -Experience applying robotic arms and end effector systems to carry out tasks that require precision and flexibility -Experience writing test plans, procedures, and work instruction documentation -Design or test experience on a dual-arm robot platform -Skilled in C++ & Python -Experience working in or for DoD contracts or for similar entities Primary Location: Boston, MA (On-Site) Salary Range: $40-50/hr Expected Work Hours: Full-time, 40+ hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate industry events and travel. Note: This position will initially be a contractor role without benefits, transitioning to a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits in 6-9 months and stock options. We are now hiring employees and Interns to join us in our Boston location. If you or anyone you know is skilled in software engineering, ML, computer vision, or robotics… please reach out or apply