Pheratech Systems
Full Stack and Embedded Software Engineer (Counter UAS)
Pheratech Systems, Claremont, California, United States, 91711
Company Description
Pheratech Systems builds decentralized swarm intelligence for autonomous systems. Our edge-based autonomy enables each unit to process its own sensor data, plan locally, and communicate over a mesh network, eliminating the need for a central controller and reducing points of failure. This approach allows for effective multi-agent coordination in low-connectivity, high-complexity environments. Pheratech’s autonomy stack supports real-time decision-making and cooperative behaviors across drones, ground vehicles, and maritime platforms, scaling across various missions such as perimeter security and infrastructure inspection. As a venture-backed company, advised by leaders from defense and homeland security, we’re actively deploying systems and venturing into commercial markets.
Responsibilities
Build robust detection and tracking pipelines using multiple sensors (RF, vision, lidar, IMU) for small UAS in cluttered environments.
Develop lightweight onboard models for classification and short-horizon intent prediction, optimized for embedded accelerators.
Design engagement decision logic that prioritizes safety, escalation checks, and mission rules.
Implement safe mitigation behaviors focused on containment, recovery, and safe disruption rather than destructive action.
Integrate perception and decision modules into flight software and autonomy stacks; maintain deterministic real-time behavior.
Lead field tests and analysis; produce reproducible datasets and post-flight reports to improve system performance.
Work with ops, legal, and compliance teams to ensure all capabilities meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
Document architecture, parameter choices, and tradeoffs; mentor teammates and help grow the C-UAS capability.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field; MS preferred.
3+ years building perception, embedded ML, or autonomy for UAVs or related robotics systems.
Experience deploying models on embedded platforms (Jetson, Orin, Coral) and integrating with ROS/ROS2 or equivalent.
Strong software skills in C++ and Python, and practical knowledge of real-time/embedded constraints.
Field test experience with UAVs and sensor integration.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in RF sensing or signal processing, or experience with lightweight sensor fusion.
Familiarity with airspace rules, safety case development, and non-destructive mitigation approaches.
Experience with multi-agent coordination and constrained autonomy.
Ability to work in a fast, cross-functional startup environment and to run flight tests end to end.
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Responsibilities
Build robust detection and tracking pipelines using multiple sensors (RF, vision, lidar, IMU) for small UAS in cluttered environments.
Develop lightweight onboard models for classification and short-horizon intent prediction, optimized for embedded accelerators.
Design engagement decision logic that prioritizes safety, escalation checks, and mission rules.
Implement safe mitigation behaviors focused on containment, recovery, and safe disruption rather than destructive action.
Integrate perception and decision modules into flight software and autonomy stacks; maintain deterministic real-time behavior.
Lead field tests and analysis; produce reproducible datasets and post-flight reports to improve system performance.
Work with ops, legal, and compliance teams to ensure all capabilities meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
Document architecture, parameter choices, and tradeoffs; mentor teammates and help grow the C-UAS capability.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field; MS preferred.
3+ years building perception, embedded ML, or autonomy for UAVs or related robotics systems.
Experience deploying models on embedded platforms (Jetson, Orin, Coral) and integrating with ROS/ROS2 or equivalent.
Strong software skills in C++ and Python, and practical knowledge of real-time/embedded constraints.
Field test experience with UAVs and sensor integration.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in RF sensing or signal processing, or experience with lightweight sensor fusion.
Familiarity with airspace rules, safety case development, and non-destructive mitigation approaches.
Experience with multi-agent coordination and constrained autonomy.
Ability to work in a fast, cross-functional startup environment and to run flight tests end to end.
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