Red Cat Holdings · 5 months ago
Computer Vision Engineer
SLC, UT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRed Cat Holdings is a company focused on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and they are seeking a highly skilled Computer Vision Engineer to design and implement perception algorithms. The role involves developing real-time vision-based systems for object detection, obstacle avoidance, mapping, tracking, and navigation, while collaborating with various teams to enhance UAV capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize computer vision algorithms for real-time UAV applications, including:
Object detection and classification
Visual odometry and SLAM
Semantic segmentation
Motion tracking and optical flow
Depth estimation and stereo vision
Integrate vision-based features for autonomous landing, collision avoidance, and waypoint navigation
Fuse data from RGB, IR, depth cameras, and IMUs to enhance visual perception accuracy
Interface with embedded systems and onboard processors (Jetson, Snapdragon, etc.) to deploy CV models efficiently
Work with control systems to inform flight behaviors based on visual context
Train and fine-tune deep learning models (YOLO, Mask R-CNN, MobileNet, etc.) for onboard inference
Optimize models for edge devices using TensorRT, ONNX, or OpenVINO
Monitor model performance in real-world flight scenarios and iterate quickly
Develop offline and in-flight test environments to validate CV systems across diverse lighting and terrain conditions
Log, label, and analyze aerial vision data to support continuous model improvement
Collaborate with QA and autonomy teams to identify edge cases and ensure robustness
Work closely with autonomy, embedded software, mechanical, and product teams to ensure vision systems integrate seamlessly into UAV platforms
Contribute to system architecture, product planning, and future R&D initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
3+ years of experience in computer vision or robotics software development
Proficient in Python and C++ for algorithm development and deployment
Experience with OpenCV, ROS, and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Solid understanding of SLAM, structure from motion, and geometric vision concepts
Familiarity with deploying real-time vision systems on embedded platforms or edge devices
Preferred
Experience working with UAVs, robotics, or mobile autonomous systems
Familiarity with camera calibration, lens distortion correction, and multi-sensor synchronization
Background in 3D reconstruction, LiDAR integration, or image-based navigation
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), GStreamer, or GPU programming (CUDA)
Familiarity with FAA Part 107 compliance or DoD/NDAA-compliant vision stacks is a plus
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$270.05MKey Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
C
Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
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