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Cintal

Systems Engineer 4

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Autonomous TRUCK Integration and Validation Engineer * Hands-on experience with large machines ... Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning We are committed to building a ...

FM Industries

Controls Engineer 1

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Responsibilities: apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop and maintain ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Ability to ...

FM Industries

Engineer I

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Ability to ...

FM Industries

Controls Engineer 1

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Responsibilities: apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop and maintain ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Ability to ...

FM Industries

Engineer I

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodization and engineered thermal ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Ability to ...

FM Industries

Engineer I

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Ability to ...

Waabi

Senior Software Engineer, Auto Labelling

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$170K - $220K/yr

To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai You will... - Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Research Scientists and Engineers working on building a cutting-edge offline perception and auto-labelling ...

Waabi

Senior Software Engineer, Auto Labelling

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$170K - $220K/yr

To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai You will... - Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Research Scientists and Engineers working on building a cutting-edge offline perception and auto-labelling ...

FM Industries

EB Weld Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$34.25 - $47/hr

We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal ... Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to differentiate shades to ...

FM Industries

EB Weld Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$34.75 - $47.75/hr

We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal ... Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to differentiate shades to ...

FM Industries

Engineer II (CNC)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$69K - $88K/yr

The CNC Engineer ensures operational efficiency by overseeing machine health, optimizing tooling ... Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate shades and color to ...

Cintal

Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$80K - $98K/yr

This is for an Autonomous TRUCK Integration and Validation Engineer on our 2nd shift team. * Hands ... Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning We are committed to building a ...

General Motors

Staff ML Compiler Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... perception, prediction, and planning research into production-grade software that can run ... We value clear thinking, strong engineering fundamentals, and a culture where people can do the ...

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As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for perception engineer in Arizona is $52.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.40 and $69.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Perception Engineer, your typical day involves designing, developing, and testing algorithms that help automated systems interpret sensor data from sources such as cameras, lidar, and radar. You’ll spend time collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and software developers, to integrate perception solutions into larger systems like autonomous vehicles or robotics platforms. Regular tasks include data collection and annotation, debugging, performance optimization, and participating in code reviews. This role often requires a balance of independent problem-solving and teamwork to ensure reliable and accurate perception capabilities in ever-changing environments.

What is a Perception Engineer job?

A Perception Engineer develops and optimizes computer vision and sensor-based systems to help machines interpret and understand their surroundings. This role involves working with data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other sensors to create models for object detection, tracking, and scene understanding. Perception Engineers commonly work in fields like robotics, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, utilizing machine learning and signal processing techniques. Their goal is to enhance a system’s ability to perceive and react to its environment accurately and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Perception Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Perception Engineer, you need a strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, machine learning, and robotics, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Experience with programming languages like Python or C++, deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch), and familiarity with tools like ROS and OpenCV are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for developing and optimizing perception systems that enable machines to understand and interact with complex real-world environments.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

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7.2

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Posting Number
req24051
Department
Electrical and Computer Engr
Department Website Link
https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
1230 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr. Ehsan Azimi.
We invite qualified candidates to join our group and participate in cutting-edge research. The chosen candidate will advance research at the intersection of robotics, control & prototyping, and AI/ML. The Postdoc will design, implement, and evaluate robotic systems - including real-time control stacks - and develop learning-enabled perception, planning, and vision-language model (VLM) pipelines. The role includes disseminating results via publications, patents, demos, and grants, in addition to mentoring students and contributing to course modules/workshops in robotics and related topics.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead, design, build and test cycles for robotic platforms and experimental rigs; develop real-time control (e.g., model-based, optimal, learning-augmented control), perception, and planning modules; run structured experiments and benchmarking.
  • Architect high-quality research codebases in C++/Python/C# (e.g., ROS/ROS 2, RT frameworks, Unity/Unreal integration as needed); implement data pipelines, simulation, and CI/testing; maintain reproductible artifacts and documentation.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; develop short course modules and/or run workshops in Robotics/AI/Control; support inclusive team culture and lab best practices.
  • Lead and co-author journal/conferencepapers; prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals; createcompelling presentations/demos and contribute to IP (invention disclosures andpatents); present research at national and international conferences.
  • Contribute to proposaldevelopment and grant writing (including preliminary data, methods, budgetstext); prepare progress reports, and coordination with internal/externalcollaborators; interface with sponsors where applicable.
  • Foster collaborationswithin the Department, with other units across the University, and with teammembers at other institutes.
  • Participate andcontribute to meetings with industry, academia and sponsors.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong analysisskills, research, and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to communicateprofessionally in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of prototyping, specifically control (PID, MPC, optimal/robust, learning-augmented); perception &planning; sensor fusion; calibration; system identification.
  • Programming skills, including C++,Python, C#; ROS/ROS 2; Git; Linux; build systems (CMake);real-time/latency-aware coding; simulation (Gazebo/Isaac/Unity/Unreal asapplicable).
  • Knowledge of experimental design, statistics, ablation studies, replicable pipelines,technical writing.
  • Ability to create clear presentations and use strong interpersonal skills with a collaborativemindset; effective mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in Robotics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
  • Must have PhD conferred upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience integrating hardware + software for robots (arms, mobile, mechatronics) and real-time control.
  • Experience in computer vision, multimodal perception, or foundation models (VLMs/LLMs) applied to robotics.
  • Track record of patent contributions and/or technology transfer.
  • Experience preparing grants (NSF/NIH/DoD/industry) and coordinating collaborative deliverables.
  • Prior experience mentoring/teaching, curriculum or workshop development.
  • Experience with safety standards for robotics labs and human-robot interaction studies.
  • Experience with CUDA/accelerators; optimization; SLAM; tactile/force control; AR/XR interfaces; Unity/C# for robotics visualization; DevOps/containers.
  • Experience with AI/ML: Deep learning for vision/perception; VLMs and LLM tooling; dataset curation; evaluation/benchmarks; basic MLOps.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.00
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines-Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Ehsan Azimi
eazimi@arizona.edu
Open Date
10/6/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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