Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis)

1 month ago

Long Beach, CA, USAStaff+

H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$198k - $264k/yr

Responsibilities

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

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, master’s degree with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in a relevant technical discipline and demonstrated image-processing or EO/IR systems experience.
Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing image-processing and computer-vision algorithms for EO/IR sensors.
Experience with image stabilization and registration, 3-D multi-view camera modeling, pose reconstruction, bundle adjustment, object detection and tracking, and background suppression.
Proficiency in Python and strong programming skills.
Experience with image-system modeling and simulation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical results to diverse audiences.
Ability to contribute to a high-performance team and provide leadership supporting program and project milestones.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Preferred qualifications include strong linear algebra, deep-learning computer vision, space-based imaging, EO/IR sensor calibration, C/C++, product-development lifecycle experience, technical or functional leadership, 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 company HSA contribution, plus dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
Flexible spending and dependent-care accounts.
Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, merchandise discounts, and other employee discounts.
Position is based in Long Beach, California, may require travel or off-site work, and includes periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to production-area noise, dust, and fumes.