# Sr. ML Engineer, Perception at Aurelius Systems

- Company: Aurelius Systems
- What the company does: Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://aureliussystems.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $190K to $222K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aureliussystems/75e91aac-ff9c-4dc4-8771-c1a1149d44b8
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aurelius-systems-sr-ml-engineer-perception/

## About the role

We need a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the perception stack for Archimedes — detection, tracking, classification, and sensor fusion across the targeting chain. You're the seasoned engineer who's shipped perception in something that had to work outside a benchmark. You'll partner directly with our CTO and the robotics software team, and own perception as a domain.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years building and shipping perception systems on real hardware
- Strong Python and C++ with deep ML engineering experience
- Computer vision, tracking, and detection in real-time, real-world conditions
- On-device deployment experience using TensorRT, ONNX, or equivalent
- Track record optimizing perception for embedded compute and latency budgets
- Where you probably come from: Perception roles at defense companies, autonomy, perception-heavy robotics, or aerospace programs that put perception in front of real targets

Tags: Engineering