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Sensor Fusion Lead

Lead the multi-sensor perception stack for a cleared autonomy programme — radar, LiDAR, EO/IR, IMU.

Canberra, Australia · On-sitePermanentAUD 220k–290kClearance: NV1
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Canberra-based role for an experienced sensor-fusion engineer ready to step into a technical lead seat. You'll own the perception stack across multiple sensor modalities — radar, LiDAR, electro-optical/infrared, and inertial — for a cleared autonomy programme.

The team is small (6–8 engineers), the cadence is real (programme milestones, not OKRs), and the work is exactly what it says: fuse heterogeneous sensor data into decisions an autonomous platform can act on. Existing NV1 is strongly preferred; we will sponsor NV2 for the right candidate.

What you’ll do

  • Own the multi-sensor perception architecture and the trade-offs (Kalman vs particle vs factor graph)
  • Lead a small team of sensor-fusion and perception engineers — code reviews, design authority, mentoring
  • Interface with systems engineering on sensor selection, calibration, and time synchronisation
  • Establish measurement frameworks: accuracy under motion, degradation modes, failure envelopes
  • Represent the team in programme reviews and customer technical discussions

What you bring

  • 8+ years in sensor fusion, perception, or state estimation — defence, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or aerospace
  • Deep fluency in at least two of: extended/unscented Kalman filters, factor graphs, MHT, JPDA
  • Production C++ (17/20) and comfortable in real-time and safety-critical contexts
  • Existing NV1 clearance — NV2 sponsorship available
  • Experience leading small technical teams

Nice-to-haves

  • Publications or patents in tracking or estimation
  • ROS 2 / DDS familiarity
  • GTSAM, Ceres, or similar optimisation library experience

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