Perception & Sensor Fusion Engineer

Overview

TXT e-Tech, a company of the TXT Group, is looking for a Perception & Sensor Fusion Engineer to be involved in Aerospace activities for a major client in the sector. The resource will work on advanced perception solutions, focusing on multimodal sensor fusion algorithms and contributing to the development of robust 3D environment representations using heterogeneous sensor data.

Responsibilities

• Data preprocessing and sensor conditioning, including temporal alignment, calibration, noise reduction and outlier handling
• Development of multimodal sensor fusion algorithms integrating data from EO/IR, LiDAR, Radar, IMU and GPS
• Design and optimization of advanced perception architectures (object detection, multi-target tracking, segmentation)
• Development and optimization of models using Computer Vision, Signal Processing and Machine Learning techniques
• Collaboration with hardware and software teams for integration into complex embedded systems
• Validation of perception algorithms through high-fidelity simulations and real-world testing (flight/ground tests)
• Contribution to ML-Ops activities, including pipeline management and use of High Performance Computing platforms

Required technical skills

• Experience with Data Association algorithms and Multiple Object Tracking (MOT)
• Proficiency in 3D point cloud processing (e.g. PCL, Open3D or similar)
• In-depth knowledge of sensors (LiDAR, Radar, cameras, IMU, GPS) and their physical principles and data structures
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch for perception model development
• Strong programming skills in C and C++
• Good knowledge of scripting languages (Python)

Optional technical skills

• Knowledge of Linux environments (e.g. Ubuntu)
• Experience in handling large datasets and model versioning (MLflow, Kubeflow)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Singularity)
• Experience with version control tools (Git)

Education

• Robotics Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science or related fields

Soft skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility in interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel in European and non-European contexts
• Problem-solving mindset and result-oriented approach

Experience level

• Middle: 3–5 years of experience
• Senior: 6+ years of experience

Why choose TXT Group

• Career opportunities in a rapidly growing company
• Opportunity to gain experience in an international, young, and dynamic environment
• Corporate Benefits (health insurance, welfare, meal vouchers, employee discounts)
• Permanent contract

Position open to candidates regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006. The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.