Aion Robotics Corporation
Senior Edge AI Perception Engineer
Aion Robotics Corporation, Arvada, Colorado, United States, 80004
AION Robotics builds best in class autonomous vehicles designed for critical infrastructure monitoring, construction, mining and energy. Our vehicles operate in the toughest off-highway environments, where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount. We are seeking a highly experienced GNC Engineer to design and optimize next-generation control architectures for our real-time edge autonomous systems.
About AION ROBOTICS CORPORATION
AION Robotics is a rapidly growing startup manufacturing advanced, rugged autonomous ground vehicles. We are bringing Industry 4.0 to outdoor commercial jobsites through the scaled deployment of turnkey autonomous products fully automating infrastructure monitoring and inspection tasks.If our current open roles don't align with your background, we still want to connect with you. Join our Talent Network!
Description
Senior Edge AI Perception Engineer
Location:
Arvada, Colorado
About AION Robotics
AION Robotics builds best in class autonomous vehicles designed for critical infrastructure monitoring, construction, mining and energy. Our vehicles operate in the toughest off-highway environments, where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Edge AI Perception Engineer
to design, optimize, and deploy cutting-edge deep learning models for
real-time autonomous vehicle perception systems . This role involves building ultra-efficient pipelines for neural network inference on NVIDIA embedded platforms (Orin, Thor), integrating perception outputs with sensor fusion (LiDAR, camera), and pushing the limits of latency, throughput, and accuracy in real-world autonomous systems.
Key Responsibilities
Neural Network Model Development & Optimization Build and manage optimized neural network pipelines tailored for edge deployment in autonomous vehicle systems. Implement, compress, and optimize models (pruning, quantization, scheduling) to run on
GPU, DLA, and Tensor cores . Work with architectures including
monocular depth models, YoloX, PeopleNet, ResNet , and others. Pipeline & Resource Management Leverage
NVIDIA DeepStream, TensorRT, CUDA, and TAO Toolkit
to create high-performance perception pipelines. Manage model/hardware resource allocation across GPU/DLA for
real-time scheduling and execution . Optimize pipelines "lens-to-detections" meeting
ultra-low latency constraints
on embedded devices such as
NVIDIA Orin & Thor . Sensor Integration & Perception Enhancements Apply real-time geometric transforms to object detections and semantic segmentation results for
geo-referencing and LiDAR point cloud filtering . CUDA accelerated
3D Terrain mapping Develop and maintain
automated data collection pipelines , including dataset formatting, labeling workflows (CVAT), and fine-tuning for custom training. Camera Systems Engineering Implement real-time
dewarped camera pipelines
using
GMSL drivers, VIC, and ARGUS
APIs on embedded platforms. Collaborate with hardware engineers to achieve consistent calibration and synchronization across multiple sensors. Research & Innovation Stay up to date with
bleeding-edge advancements
in neural networks, edge AI optimization, and autonomous perception. Rapidly prototype and validate new models and methods for production deployment. Qualifications
Direct real-world experience
in computer vision, deep learning, or edge AI systems. Strong proficiency with
CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA DeepStream, TAO Toolkit, PyTorch/TensorFlow . Demonstrated experience with
model optimization
techniques (e.g., pruning, quantization, distillation, scheduling). Hands-on experience deploying AI pipelines to
embedded edge platforms
(preferably NVIDIA Jetson Orin or Thor). Expertise in
object detection, semantic segmentation, and depth estimation . Solid understanding of
real-time embedded system constraints
and low-latency optimization strategies. Strong programming skills in
C++ and Python . Preferred Experience
Experience with
low-level camera system integration , including: ISP tuning Intrinsic & extrinsic calibration algorithms Multi-camera synchronization and fusion Familiarity with
sensor fusion pipelines
combining camera, LiDAR, and IMU. Direct experience working in
autonomous vehicles, robotics, ROS2 or safety-critical perception systems . Why Join AION Robotics?
You'll be part of a team pushing the limits of
real-time edge AI for autonomous robotics , working with the latest NVIDIA platforms, and contributing directly to next-generation perception systems that operate in the field under demanding real-world conditions. Direct opportunity to shape the
future of perception
in construction, mining, energy and defense sectors. Help build a world-class, efficient team of high ownership AI Engineers, roboticists, and innovators. Competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Robotics Engineer: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00/per year
This position is eligible for:
o Restricted Stock Options
o Aggressive Annual Bonus & Base Salary Reviews
o Personalized PTO
o Wellness Program
o 401K Retirement Plan
o Medical, Vision & Dental
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience and equity compensation package.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at AION Robotics. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of restricted stock options, or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses. We offer our employees personalized Paid Time Off (PTO), subject to manager approval, to ensure a healthy work-life balance and flexibility in managing personal and professional responsibilities. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
AION Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with AION Robotics is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary
$150,000 - $250,000 per year
About AION ROBOTICS CORPORATION
AION Robotics is a rapidly growing startup manufacturing advanced, rugged autonomous ground vehicles. We are bringing Industry 4.0 to outdoor commercial jobsites through the scaled deployment of turnkey autonomous products fully automating infrastructure monitoring and inspection tasks.If our current open roles don't align with your background, we still want to connect with you. Join our Talent Network!
Description
Senior Edge AI Perception Engineer
Location:
Arvada, Colorado
About AION Robotics
AION Robotics builds best in class autonomous vehicles designed for critical infrastructure monitoring, construction, mining and energy. Our vehicles operate in the toughest off-highway environments, where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Edge AI Perception Engineer
to design, optimize, and deploy cutting-edge deep learning models for
real-time autonomous vehicle perception systems . This role involves building ultra-efficient pipelines for neural network inference on NVIDIA embedded platforms (Orin, Thor), integrating perception outputs with sensor fusion (LiDAR, camera), and pushing the limits of latency, throughput, and accuracy in real-world autonomous systems.
Key Responsibilities
Neural Network Model Development & Optimization Build and manage optimized neural network pipelines tailored for edge deployment in autonomous vehicle systems. Implement, compress, and optimize models (pruning, quantization, scheduling) to run on
GPU, DLA, and Tensor cores . Work with architectures including
monocular depth models, YoloX, PeopleNet, ResNet , and others. Pipeline & Resource Management Leverage
NVIDIA DeepStream, TensorRT, CUDA, and TAO Toolkit
to create high-performance perception pipelines. Manage model/hardware resource allocation across GPU/DLA for
real-time scheduling and execution . Optimize pipelines "lens-to-detections" meeting
ultra-low latency constraints
on embedded devices such as
NVIDIA Orin & Thor . Sensor Integration & Perception Enhancements Apply real-time geometric transforms to object detections and semantic segmentation results for
geo-referencing and LiDAR point cloud filtering . CUDA accelerated
3D Terrain mapping Develop and maintain
automated data collection pipelines , including dataset formatting, labeling workflows (CVAT), and fine-tuning for custom training. Camera Systems Engineering Implement real-time
dewarped camera pipelines
using
GMSL drivers, VIC, and ARGUS
APIs on embedded platforms. Collaborate with hardware engineers to achieve consistent calibration and synchronization across multiple sensors. Research & Innovation Stay up to date with
bleeding-edge advancements
in neural networks, edge AI optimization, and autonomous perception. Rapidly prototype and validate new models and methods for production deployment. Qualifications
Direct real-world experience
in computer vision, deep learning, or edge AI systems. Strong proficiency with
CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA DeepStream, TAO Toolkit, PyTorch/TensorFlow . Demonstrated experience with
model optimization
techniques (e.g., pruning, quantization, distillation, scheduling). Hands-on experience deploying AI pipelines to
embedded edge platforms
(preferably NVIDIA Jetson Orin or Thor). Expertise in
object detection, semantic segmentation, and depth estimation . Solid understanding of
real-time embedded system constraints
and low-latency optimization strategies. Strong programming skills in
C++ and Python . Preferred Experience
Experience with
low-level camera system integration , including: ISP tuning Intrinsic & extrinsic calibration algorithms Multi-camera synchronization and fusion Familiarity with
sensor fusion pipelines
combining camera, LiDAR, and IMU. Direct experience working in
autonomous vehicles, robotics, ROS2 or safety-critical perception systems . Why Join AION Robotics?
You'll be part of a team pushing the limits of
real-time edge AI for autonomous robotics , working with the latest NVIDIA platforms, and contributing directly to next-generation perception systems that operate in the field under demanding real-world conditions. Direct opportunity to shape the
future of perception
in construction, mining, energy and defense sectors. Help build a world-class, efficient team of high ownership AI Engineers, roboticists, and innovators. Competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Robotics Engineer: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00/per year
This position is eligible for:
o Restricted Stock Options
o Aggressive Annual Bonus & Base Salary Reviews
o Personalized PTO
o Wellness Program
o 401K Retirement Plan
o Medical, Vision & Dental
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience and equity compensation package.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at AION Robotics. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of restricted stock options, or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses. We offer our employees personalized Paid Time Off (PTO), subject to manager approval, to ensure a healthy work-life balance and flexibility in managing personal and professional responsibilities. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
AION Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with AION Robotics is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary
$150,000 - $250,000 per year