Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Space

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier enhancing Space Domain Awareness Space Control and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. Were developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineerto join our rapidly growing team inCosta Mesa CA. In this role you will be responsible for working on and understand the design of allperception subsystems to include but not limited to hardware sensors and advanced processing platforms navigation algorithms flight software implementation subsystem integration & test (I&T) and vehicle I&T. The computer vision engineering team will work closely with related teams including Sensors GNC Avionics Systems Flight Software Mission Operations and Ground Software. The Computer Vision Engineer will work algorithm design truth and physics modeling scene rendering simulation and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include but not limited to LEO MEO GEO Reentry and RPOD (Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking). The CV Engineer will help lead successful implementation validation and CV operations of Andurils fleet of space vehicles. This role is directly tied to ongoing funded programs within Andurils Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real world problems leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications
• Integrate classical and geometric methods in computer vision with ML methods
• Work space vehicle CV software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with partners for successful implementation
• Develop modern software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
• Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the CV system during ground checkout on-orbit commissioning and operations
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan build and test complex functionality
• Coordinate with end-users other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Design of flight software and firmware algorithms and simulation products
• Development of space vehicle autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
• Test process development and execution
• Define automated fault detection and responses
• Provide hardware-in-the-loop and monte-carlo simulation capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning Robotics or Computer Science Image Science with emphasis on Computer Vision
• BS in Computer Science Machine Learning Electrical Engineering or related field
• Advanced professional experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets
• High proficiency in C development in a Linux environment
• Experience in one or more of the following: Objection Detection Object Tracking Instance Segmentation Semantic Segmentation Semantic Change Detection Natural Feature Tracking (NFT)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Odometry SLAM Multi-view Geometry Structure from Motion 3D Geometry Discriminative Correlation Filters Stereo Neural 3D Reconstruction Multi-band sensor processing RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Familiarity with terminal guidance rendezvous proximity operations and docking orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft and/or spacecraft/missile GNC
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Matlab Simulink Python Go C and/or Linux systems
• A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
• Strong preference for candidates possessing computer vision vision navigation image processing feature tracking SLAM Open CV and NFT
• Experience testing CV subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
• Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
• Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations
• Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
• Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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