Senior Algorithm Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis)

2 months ago

Long Beach, CA, USASenior

H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$162k - $243k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, validate, and deploy EO/IR image-processing chains for real-time space-based sensor payloads.
Develop optical sensor modeling and simulation frameworks and synthesize mission imagery for machine learning training and algorithm validation.
Apply classical and deep-learning approaches to detect and track low-SNR objects in EO/IR imagery.
Transition image-processing algorithms into high-performance real-time implementations with software and firmware teams.
Maintain and improve deployed algorithms, troubleshoot fielded systems, and support system performance and reliability.
Analyze complex EO/IR datasets, assess algorithm performance, and document and present results to diverse stakeholders and government customers.
Attend technical interchange meetings, represent the organization on project development matters, and support travel or off-site work as needed.

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, master's degree with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years in a relevant technical discipline and demonstrated image-processing or EO/IR experience.
Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing image-processing and computer vision algorithms for EO/IR sensors.
Experience with image stabilization or registration, 3-D multi-view camera modeling, pose reconstruction, object detection and tracking, and background suppression.
Proficiency in Python and strong programming skills.
Demonstrated experience with image-system modeling and simulation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to document technical work and present results.
Ability to contribute to a high-performance team and provide leadership supporting program and project milestones.
U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Preferred qualifications include strong linear algebra skills, deep-learning-based computer vision experience, space-based imaging experience, EO/IR sensor calibration experience, C/C++ proficiency, product-development lifecycle experience, technical or functional leadership experience, and TS/SCI clearance.

Competitive base pay and company stock as part of the total compensation package.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with an HSA contribution, plus dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, a 50% merch-store discount, and other employee discounts.
The role is based in Long Beach, California and may require travel or off-site work, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.