San Diego State University · 5 days ago
NIWC - Graduate Student - Shipboard Scene Understanding Detection and Identification of Objects (SSU
San Diego State University is seeking a Graduate Student to provide technical and analytical support for the Shipboard Scene Understanding Detection and Identification of Objects (SSUDIO) project. The role involves developing computer vision solutions using machine learning techniques to analyze 3D scans of ships and assist in various related tasks.
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Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining computer programs using Python and other programming languages to support computer vision and machine learning projects
Researching, developing, and improving machine learning workflows and applications
Utilizing neural networks and deep learning for object classification/detection/segmentation, Optical Character Recognition, and text localization
Completing data labeling tasks for machine learning models, including file and data format conversions. Annotating data, including but not limited to text transcription, classification, and object detection in 2D, 3D, and other data types
Conducting research, writing reports/publishing conference papers, and creating demonstrations/visualizations to support the understanding of the algorithms and the data
Monthly Status Reports and Bi-Weekly Time Reports shall be in accordance with basic contract CORL
Qualification
Required
Graduate Level 1 or above: Pursuing a Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related major
Functional knowledge of Python and common libraries (e.g. comfortable with writing functions, classes, loops, etc. and using Anaconda or Python virtual environments)
Proven oral/written communication skills and documentation habits
Preferred
Familiarity with Computer Vision or Machine Learning and relevant frameworks (e.g., Pytorch and/or TensorFlow)
Familiarity with neural networks and deep learning
Experience with object classification/detection/segmentation, Optical Character Recognition, or text localization
Experience with LiDAR and point clouds or other 3D work
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Experience with GIT/source control
Company
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public institution offering diverse educational experiences. It is a sub-organization of California State University.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Science FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-06-01Grant· $5M
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