Senior Algorithm Engineer II
Rocket Lab Corporation2 months ago
Base Salary
$162k - $243k/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.
- 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 EO/IR datasets, assess algorithm performance, and document and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government customers.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings, support project milestones, and represent the organization in project development matters.
- Support travel or off-site work as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, master's degree with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years in physics, optical sciences, computer science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 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 and registration, 3-D multi-view camera modeling, pose reconstruction and 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 technical leadership supporting program and project milestones.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required.
- Preferred qualifications include a strong linear-algebra background, deep-learning computer vision, space-based imaging, EO/IR sensor calibration, C/C++, product-development lifecycle experience, technical or functional leadership experience, and TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Base salary range is $162,000–$243,000 USD.
- Potential eligibility for company stock, cash incentives, and Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.
- The position is based in Chantilly, Virginia, may require travel or off-site work, and involves periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.