Computer Vision Scientist

 

PreAct Technologies aims to bridge the gap between collision avoidance systems and active safety technology. Every millisecond matters before a crash, and our patent-pending suite of sensor technologies, computing systems and unique countermeasure algorithms aim to drastically reduce fatalities and injuries in a crash.

Our Portland-based firm leverages existing vehicle infrastructure to predict and prepare both a vehicle and its occupants for an imminent collision. This alone can reduce a majority of injuries from the most common types of crashes while saving the industry billions annually.

PreAct Technologies is comprised of leaders in computer vision, optics, and parallel processing who have a passion for saving lives. We are looking for brilliant folks who share this mission and to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Benefits

Enjoy an informal, friendly work environment. We offer competitive salaries and a generous medical benefits package for our employees and their dependents. 401K, 3 weeks of vacation, 14 paid holidays and one week of sick leave. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance provided.

PreAct is looking for a Computer Vision Scientist who is passionate about automotive safety technology. We are moving quickly towards the world's first pre-crash detection system that will enable new vehicle passive restraints. To get there we need to design, build, and validate the imminent crash sensing and detection system. Join our small but experienced team and engage the early stages of a novel and disruptive product.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate on research topics and activities, applying subject matter expertise and leadership within the development team 
  • Use your experience with computer vision to develop novel techniques for real-time automotive safety applications
  • Participate in data analysis and algorithm development
  • Work closely with software and hardware engineers to bring research to the real world
  • Interface with sensor manufacturer research partners

 

What You’ll Need

  • Masters degree, PhD, or 5+ years working experience in the field of computer vision
  • Proven ability to apply computer vision methods to object detection and tracking
  • Working knowledge of spatial mapping techniques, including 3D stereo imaging, time of flight, SLAM, etc.
  • Experience with Matlab, Python, and/or C++ for data modeling and analysis
  • Experience with DSP and an understanding of hardware implementation limitations a plus
  • Ability to effectively document research and communicate algorithms to the development team
  • Willingness to pivot to new tasks and navigate quickly shifting priorities

 

 

 Work Environment

This position works in an office environment 75% of the time, with remaining time spent in lab areas and indoor and outdoor testing areas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some flexibility.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance on a ladder at heights up to 10 ft. The employee will be required to work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions. The employee will be required to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Typical travel is limited to approximately 12% per year. Some years travel may be required up to 30% at times with short periods of 50% travel (over the course of 3 months).

 

 

This position has been filled.