Software Engineer, Perception (Intern) - Summer… at AeroVect · South…

Summary: AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. They are seeking a Perception Intern to help build and improve the perception systems for their autonomous vehicle platform, contributing to projects that span Computer Vision, Sensor Processing, and Machine Learning. Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and test improvements to Perception subsystems, which may include Object Detection, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, or Scene Understanding - Work with both conventional Perception techniques and ML-based approaches across camera, LiDAR and Radar modalities - Evaluate and validate Perception performance using objective metrics, with attention to robustness across operating conditions - Collaborate with the autonomy team to integrate Perception improvements into the broader autonomous driving system - Stay current with relevant research and propose ideas to advance the Perception stack Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field - Prior coursework or project experience in Machine Perception, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning for Robotics or Autonomous systems - Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorRT - Strong programming skills in C++ and Python - Solid foundation in mathematics including linear algebra, probability, and optimization - Experience working in a Linux environment - Excellent communication skills and comfort working collaboratively in a fast-paced team Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with 3D object detection models (LiDAR-based or camera-based) - Experience with Radar - Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques across multiple modalities - Experience with ROS2 - Prior experience at an autonomous driving company or Robotics startup Required Skills: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, C++, Python Important Skills: Deep Learning Frameworks, Sensor Fusion, Linux Environment Nice-to-Have Skills: Mathematics, 3D Object Detection, ROS2, Radar Experience, Collaboration Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer