Mariana Minerals ยท 4 hours ago
Operations Research Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expMariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. They are seeking an Operations Research Engineer to design and implement advanced prediction, planning, and optimization systems for their autonomous operations and logistics network.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Develop ML- and optimization-driven prediction and planning algorithms for dynamic, uncertain operational environments
Formulate open-ended operational problems into structured optimization or ML tasks
Build, train, and evaluate deep learning models used for prediction, planning, and decision-making
Apply advanced techniques including reinforcement learning, stochastic optimization, robust optimization, combinatorial optimization, and integer/mixed-integer programming
Develop scalable systems for routing, fleet optimization, dispatch algorithms, multi-agent planning, and scheduling
Integrate prediction and planning models into production software systems used for real-time operations
Debug complex behaviors, analyze model performance, and drive continual improvements in autonomy and optimization pipelines
Collaborate across autonomy, software, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet safety, efficiency, and reliability requirements
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Robotics, Optimization, Operations Research, or a related field
3+ years of experience in ML modeling, optimization, robotics, or autonomous planning systems
Proficiency in Python and C++ with strong analytical and debugging capabilities
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Stochastic optimization, stochastic programming, chance constraints, uncertainty modeling
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Reinforcement learning, planning under partial observability, Bayesian decision-making
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Routing, scheduling algorithms, VRP, dynamic routing, fleet optimization, dispatch optimization
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Multi-agent systems, queueing systems, traffic-aware routing, service network modeling
Experience deploying ML or optimization systems in production environments
Company
Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.
11-50 employees
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