Senior Machine Learning Researcher at Tocaro Blue

Job Description Location: Southeastern United States (Hybrid/Remote)Transform Maritime Intelligence with Cutting-Edge AI/MLAre you an experienced machine learning researcher ready to push the limits of AI in one of the toughest domainsmaritime autonomy At Tocaro Blue your expertise in designing training and deploying custom ML models will directly advance our foundational perception stack ProteusCore.As a Senior ML Researcher you will be the lead architect of Radar (and secondary EO/IR) models for object detection semantic segmentation and tracking. Youll design algorithms capable of distinguishing vessels land shoreline constructions wakes and markers in dynamic maritime environments where off-the-shelf models fall short.Your work will fuel products used by: Defense customers developing USVs/ASVs for the U.S. Navy. Commercial OEMs bringing advanced marine ADAS and autopilot features to market.This role is an opportunity to define the ML foundations of maritime autonomywhere perception evolves from situational awareness to navigation assistance to full autonomy.What Youll PioneerCore ML and Autonomy Innovation Invent and refine custom deep learning architectures for Radar and EO/IR imagery with an emphasis on semantic segmentation and temporal tracking not just detection. Develop multi-stage ML pipelines (context characteristic models segmentation classification) tailored to low-SNR Radar returns. Train models on proprietary large-scale datasets (millions of Radar samples and camera sequences) with design-of-experiment methods for data collection and annotation. Optimize and deploy models to resource-constrained edge hardware (CPU-only and ARM64 platforms) including C inference layers. Advance fusion-aware ML models that integrate Radar with EO/IR AIS and cartography for robust classification in GPS-denied or cluttered environments. Collaborate with fusion and autonomy engineers to ensure ML outputs integrate seamlessly into multi-target tracking and SLAM pipelines. Contribute to ML-Ops workflows: data management large-scale training continuous integration of new field data and automated evaluation pipelines.What Sets You ApartEssential Qualifications Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Robotics or related field. 7 years applying machine learning and signal processing to real-world dynamic systems (graduate research counts if directly applicable). Demonstrated mastery of semantic segmentation and object classification models ideally applied to non-vision sensor modalities. Expert-level Python skills with ML frameworks (TensorFlow/Keras PyTorch or equivalent).Preferred Expertise Track record of developing ML models beyond standard YOLO-style detectors particularly for segmentation of noisy or sparse data (Radar sonar or medical imaging). Strong background in computer vision and temporal modeling (CNNs transformers RNNs for sequential sensor data). Experience deploying ML to embedded/edge platforms with optimized C inference. Knowledge of marine automotive or aerial robotics systems. Contributions to large-scale ML data pipelines: annotation strategies dataset balancing simulation-to-real transfer. Passion for pushing the boundaries of AI in GPS-denied cluttered and low-visibility environments.Why Tocaro BlueCompetitive Compensation & Growth $132000$160000 base salary with potential equity in a rapidly growing company. Comprehensive benefits: 401(k) with 4% company matching full health/dental/vision life & disability insurance generous PTO. Continuous learning via conferences training and professional growth.Innovation-First Culture Direct impact on defining the AI backbone of maritime autonomy. Work on problems unsolved in automotive AI: Radar segmentation maritime multi-object tracking sensor fusion in GPS-denied waters. Collaborative environment with elite engineers and researchers.Flexible Work Environment Hybrid and remote options for Southeastern US-based candidates. Offices in Pensacola (FL) Birmingham (AL) and Atlanta (GA). Hands-on field validation through monthly data collection trips at our Pensacola test facility. A culture that balances innovation with personal growth.Equal Opportunity & EligibilityTocaro Blue LLC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.Individual offers are based are made based on skill and experience geographic location as well as role responsibility and leadership within the company and other due diligence. Our hiring team will try to determine whether each candidate fits the job description and may choose at their discretion to redirect a candidate to another job offering that is more appropriate.NOTICE: All candidates for this role must be eligible to access sensitive information and items that requires US Person status which is typically limited to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders) with few exceptions. Tocaro Blue LLC is not able to sponsor work visas for this role.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Arm,Machine Learning,AI,C/C++,R,Clinical Trials,Experience Administering Injections,Research Experience,Research & Development,Assembly,Semantic Web,Vulnerability Research Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 132000 - 160000