Perception Engineer
Fortastra Corporation · Torrance, CA
Posted 2 days ago · $150,000.00 - $190,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Fortastra Corporation's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Fortastra Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fortastra Corporation
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 8 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fortastra Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fortastra Corporation.
About this role
As a Perception Engineer at Fortastra, you will develop computer vision and machine learning algorithms to enhance the capabilities of autonomous spacecraft. Your role involves designing perception software, managing datasets for model training, and integrating algorithms into simulation environments. Collaboration with other engineering teams is key to ensure reliable perception outputs for spacecraft operations.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related field (M.S. with 1+ year of relevant experience also considered)
- 2–3 years of industry experience in robotics, perception, autonomy, or related fields (not including internships)
- Experience with computer vision and machine learning for perception, including object detection and/or tracking
- Proficiency in software development with Python and C++
- Familiarity with Linux (Ubuntu) development environments
- Experience with simulation tools such as ROS or similar robotics frameworks
Nice to have
- Exposure to active safety systems, ADAS, or other perception-heavy, safety-critical applications
- Comfort using modern agentic AI tools (e.g., Claude) in the development workflow
What you get
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Equity in the company
- 401(k) plan
- Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities
Worth weighing
- Work is on-site; remote or hybrid arrangements will not be considered
- Pay range is $150,000.00 - $190,000.00, dependent on qualifications and experience
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Listed by Fortastra Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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