Junior Robotics Vision Engineer
CDDS AG
- Zürich
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
You will train and validate CNN and transformer-based models that enable our interceptor to detect and track fast-moving targets in real time.
Working closely with our Senior Vision Engineer, you will collect training data from field tests and simulation, run training experiments, evaluate model performance, and continuously push detection accuracy forward.Core Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the end-to-end model training pipeline: data ingestion, annotation, training, validation, and deployment
- Train and fine-tune detection models for small-object detection at range
- Collect, curate, and augment training datasets from field recordings and simulation
- Run systematic training experiments and build automated scoring pipelines to benchmark performance across conditions
- Deploy trained models on hardware, support field tests, and feed flight-data insights into the next iteration
- Maintain reproducible training infrastructure (Docker, GPU clusters, versioned datasets)
- MSc in Robotics, Computer Vision, ML, or CS (from ETH Zürich or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of modern detection architectures (YOLO, DETR)
- Hands-on experience training deep learning models using PyTorch and OpenCV
- Proficiency in Python; familiarity with Docker
- Strong critical thinking – diagnosing why a model underperforms and design experiments to fix it
- Eager to work long hours in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup when the mission demands it
- Experience with TensorRT, ONNX, or edge-deployment optimisation
- Familiarity with ROS2 and multi-process robotic systems
- Background in drone systems or competitive robotics
- Exposure to realistic simulators for synthetic data generation
- C++ skills for integration with the onboard vision pipeline
- Direct impact on mission-critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape
- Fast-moving startup – fly what you build, the same week
- Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team
- Real-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations
- Attractive compensation
- Location: Bei Zürich Hardbrücke
- Start date: ASAP
- Environment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission